#5A0B13 Hex Color
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Darker than burgundy and closer to aged wine, this deep maroon carries weight without shouting. The hex code #5a0b13 works best as a dominant base or full background, where white text hits about 14.1:1 contrast. It flatters muted gold and dusty rose accents. At small sizes it can read almost black, so lean on lighter tints for detail.
Questions about #5a0b13
What is #5a0b13 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a0b13 is rgb(90, 11, 19), in HSL hsl(354, 78%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 79%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #5a0b13?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and warm cream all flatter #5a0b13, while bright reds and oranges crowd it. Treat it as a base and let lighter tints handle fine detail.
Is #5a0b13 readable on white or black?
#5a0b13 has a 14.07:1 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.