#5C0202 Hex Color
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This dark, moody red carries a weight of seriousness and intense depth. The hex code for this shade is #5c0202. Because of its extreme darkness, white text is essential for legibility, boasting a high 14.3:1 contrast ratio. Designers use this for luxury branding or moody UI backgrounds as a heavy alternative to traditional, vibrant reds.
Questions about #5c0202
What is #5c0202 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c0202 is rgb(92, 2, 2), in HSL hsl(0, 96%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 98%, 98%, 64%.
What design aesthetic works best with #5c0202?
Use #5c0202 for sophisticated luxury branding or minimalist websites that require a serious, grounded mood. It serves as a powerful, near-black alternative to standard red, particularly when balanced against ivory or soft metallic accents for added visual depth.
Is #5c0202 readable on white or black?
#5c0202 has a 14.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.46:1 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.