#590B0B Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #590b0b is a warm red with a shadowed maroon undertone. Its low lightness creates a serious, intense mood suited to formal branding, autumn themes, wine packaging, and dramatic backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with warm cream accents; white text reaches about 14.2:1 contrast. The exact hex code for this shade is #590b0b.
Questions about #590b0b
What is #590b0b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #590b0b is rgb(89, 11, 11), in HSL hsl(0, 78%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 88%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #590b0b?
#590b0b pairs well with warm cream, dusty blush, and muted sage, because these softer tones balance its heavy red base while preserving its richness in packaging, editorial layouts, and restrained interface palettes.
Is #590b0b readable on white or black?
#590b0b has a 14.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.47:1 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.