#5A1414 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #5a1414 is a warm red with brown undertones and restrained saturation. Its heavy, shadowed quality suits formal branding, wine labels, autumn palettes, and moody interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with cream or blush accents, though large areas can feel heavy. The hex code #5a1414 supports white text with strong contrast.
Questions about #5a1414
What is #5a1414 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a1414 is rgb(90, 20, 20), in HSL hsl(0, 64%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 78%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #5a1414?
Does #5a1414 read as warm or cool?
#5a1414 reads as a warm, dark red because its red base is softened by brown undertones and restrained saturation. That combination feels grounded, serious, and slightly vintage, making it suitable for formal layouts, wine labels, autumn themes, and moody digital interfaces.
Is #5a1414 readable on white or black?
#5a1414 has a 13.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.54:1 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.