#59231D Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #59231d is a warm red with brown undertones and low lightness. Its serious, traditional mood suits wine branding, luxury packaging, autumn palettes, and formal layouts. Use it as a dominant background with cream or pale peach accents, though its subdued tone can look muddy in fine detail. White text remains highly legible. The hex code is #59231d.
Questions about #59231d
What is #59231d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #59231d is rgb(89, 35, 29), in HSL hsl(6, 51%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 67%, 65%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #59231d in a palette?
Does #59231d read as a warm or cool color?
The #59231d hex color reads as warm and muted because its deep red base is softened by brown undertones and low lightness, creating a grounded appearance that feels more earthy and traditional than bright or energetic.
Is #59231d readable on white or black?
#59231d has a 12.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.68:1 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.