#5A172D Hex Color
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Dark pink with a wine-like depth. #5a172d sits low on both saturation and lightness, so it reads moody instead of sweet. Its hex code works well as a dominant base in nightlife or cosmetics branding, and white text clears contrast checks on it easily. Pair it with muted gold or dusty rose; against plain white it can lose its character.
Questions about #5a172d
What is #5a172d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a172d is rgb(90, 23, 45), in HSL hsl(340, 59%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 50%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #5a172d?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and soft creams all flatter #5a172d without competing with its depth. A metallic gold accent keeps it romantic, while charcoal grounds it in moodier layouts.
Is #5a172d readable on white or black?
#5a172d has a 13.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.59:1 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.