#590E0E Hex Color
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#590e0e is a dark, desaturated red with a brooding, murky character. Because it is so deep, it works best as an accent color or in moody, high-contrast layouts rather than as a large background. It provides excellent legibility for white text, offering a formal, authoritative weight to UI elements. The hex code for this intense, shadowy red is #590e0e.
Questions about #590e0e
What is #590e0e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #590e0e is rgb(89, 14, 14), in HSL hsl(0, 73%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 84%, 84%, 65%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
How should I use #590e0e in a web interface?
#590e0e works best as an intentional accent color for buttons or active state indicators rather than as a background. Because of its extreme depth, it maintains excellent readability when used as text against light, neutral backgrounds like off-white or light gray.
What colors pair well with #590e0e for a professional palette?
Is #590e0e readable on white or black?
#590e0e has a 14.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.49:1 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.