#5B1C19 Hex Color
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#5b1c19 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, moody feel suited to wine branding, formal layouts, and autumn palettes. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent rather than a full-page background. White text remains highly readable, and the hex code is #5b1c19.
Questions about #5b1c19
What is #5b1c19 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5b1c19 is rgb(91, 28, 25), in HSL hsl(3, 57%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 73%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5b1c19?
#5b1c19 pairs well with warm neutrals, muted terracotta, dusty rose, and charcoal, while cream or white create clean contrast; these combinations suit wine-inspired branding, editorial layouts, and autumn palettes without feeling overly bright.
Does #5b1c19 read as a warm or cool color?
#5b1c19 reads as a warm color because its deep red base is softened by brown undertones, giving it an earthy, grounded character rather than the sharper, cooler look of blue-based reds.
Is #5b1c19 readable on white or black?
#5b1c19 has a 12.92:1 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.