#5A110A Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #5a110a is a warm red with brown undertones and low saturation. Its heavy tone suggests seriousness, tradition, passion, and restrained power. Use it as a supporting color with cream, brass, or dusty rose in formal, food, wine, and autumn branding. White text achieves strong contrast, while large flat areas can feel gloomy. The hex code is #5a110a.
Questions about #5a110a
What is #5a110a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a110a is rgb(90, 17, 10), in HSL hsl(5, 80%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 89%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #5a110a?
#5a110a pairs well with cream, brass, and dusty rose, which soften its dark red-brown base without competing with its serious, traditional character; use cream for crisp contrast, brass for warmth, or dusty rose for a softer autumn palette.
Does #5a110a read as warm or cool?
#5a110a reads as a warm color because its red base is strongly shifted toward brown, creating an earthy, grounded impression rather than the crisp or receding feel often associated with cool colors.
Is #5a110a readable on white or black?
#5a110a has a 13.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.51:1 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.