#57001D Hex Color
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This deep, dark maroon conveys serious intensity. As a highly saturated, low-light color, #57001d provides a strong, moody base for luxury branding or entertainment design. It pairs excellently with gold accents for a premium feel. Since white text offers high 14.8:1 contrast against this hex code, it remains readable for both headlines and body copy. For other shades of brown with similar weight, explore our full collection.
Questions about #57001d
What is #57001d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #57001d is rgb(87, 0, 29), in HSL hsl(340, 100%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 67%, 66%.
Why is #57001d effective for luxury branding?
This shade communicates authority and premium quality, making it an excellent choice for luxury branding or high-end retail packaging. It conveys a sense of grounded permanence that helps brands stand out from lighter, more saturated red tones.
Is #57001d readable on white or black?
#57001d has a 14.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.42:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.