#5B222E Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #5b222e is a warm maroon with restrained red and brown undertones. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, mysterious, traditional mood, while the red base adds energy and urgency. Use the hex code #5b222e as a dominant background with white text, or as an accent in wine, luxury, autumn, and formal branding.
Questions about #5b222e
What is #5b222e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5b222e is rgb(91, 34, 46), in HSL hsl(347, 46%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 49%, 64%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
Does white text work well with #5b222e?
Yes. White text has about a 12.3:1 contrast ratio against #5b222e, comfortably exceeding the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for normal body text. This makes the color suitable for dark panels, navigation bars, and large background areas.
What colors pair well with #5b222e?
Is #5b222e readable on white or black?
#5b222e has a 12.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.71:1 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.