#5B2B22 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty maroon feels serious and grounded. Due to its low saturation and dark value, #5b2b22 works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a large background color, where it can appear muddy. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to lift its intensity. The hex code for this moody red is #5b2b22.
Questions about #5b2b22
What is #5b2b22 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5b2b22 is rgb(91, 43, 34), in HSL hsl(9, 46%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 63%, 64%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #5b2b22?
Is #5b2b22 a warm or cool tone?
#5b2b22 is a warm, earthy red with deep, desaturated undertones that make it feel grounded and serious. Its low saturation keeps it from feeling overly vibrant, helping it function as a stabilizing neutral in darker design schemes.
Is #5b2b22 readable on white or black?
#5b2b22 has a 11.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.81:1 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.