#590A00 Hex Color
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A dark, subdued warm red with brown undertones, #590a00 feels serious, intense, and traditional. The hex code works well for moody backgrounds, luxury packaging, wine branding, and selective accent panels. Use it sparingly across large areas because its low lightness can feel heavy. White text achieves about a 14.3:1 contrast ratio, supporting clear body copy.
Questions about #590a00
What is #590a00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #590a00 is rgb(89, 10, 0), in HSL hsl(7, 100%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 100%, 65%.
Which colors pair well with #590a00?
#590a00 pairs best with soft off-white, muted olive, and warm metallic accents, which temper its heavy darkness without erasing its warmth in editorial layouts, packaging, and digital interfaces. Use the lighter tones for text or surfaces, and reserve the red for selective emphasis.
Is #590a00 readable on white or black?
#590a00 has a 14.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.46:1 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.