#5A2E37 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted maroon carries a serious, grounded weight. Because it is so unsaturated, #5a2e37 works as a dark background that avoids the harshness of pure black. Pair it with soft cream or dusty rose for a balanced, modern palette. White text provides an 11.2:1 contrast ratio against this hex code, ensuring excellent readability for UI copy.
Questions about #5a2e37
What is #5a2e37 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a2e37 is rgb(90, 46, 55), in HSL hsl(348, 32%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 39%, 65%.
What colors pair best with the muted tone of #5a2e37?
This deep maroon pairs beautifully with soft cream or dusty rose for a balanced, modern look. The low saturation allows it to serve as a grounding, sophisticated neutral that anchors lighter, more vibrant colors without becoming visually overwhelming.
Is #5a2e37 readable on white or black?
#5a2e37 has a 11.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.88:1 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.