#5B1B24 Hex Color
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Less fire than wine, #5b1b24 is a dim, unsaturated maroon with warm undertones. Its low lightness gives it a serious, moody character, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. It flatters muted golds and dusty blush, and white text sits clearly on top at about 12.9:1 contrast. The hex code #5b1b24 suits wine branding, autumn palettes, and dark, formal backgrounds.
Questions about #5b1b24
What is #5b1b24 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5b1b24 is rgb(91, 27, 36), in HSL hsl(352, 54%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 60%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5b1b24?
Muted gold, dusty blush, and warm gray all flatter #5b1b24, keeping its deep red undertone in focus. Try it as a supporting tone next to mustard or soft cream accents.
Is #5b1b24 readable on white or black?
#5b1b24 has a 12.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.62:1 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.