#5C0101 Hex Color
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Maroon at its darkest edge. #5c0101 sits so close to black that the red barely survives, giving it a brooding, wine-dark warmth. White text reads clearly on it at about 14.4:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Use it as a dominant base in dark mode, luxury, or wine branding, with cream or brass accents. Its depth comes from mixing red toward black.
Questions about #5c0101
What is #5c0101 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c0101 is rgb(92, 1, 1), in HSL hsl(0, 98%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 99%, 99%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5c0101?
Cream, brass, and warm beige bring out its red undertone without crowding it. For stronger contrast, pair it with pale gold or dusty rose rather than bright whites.
Is #5c0101 readable on white or black?
#5c0101 has a 14.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.45:1 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.