#5C0E0E Hex Color
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#5c0e0e is a deep, low-light red with warm brown undertones and a dense, serious presence. This hex code suits moody backgrounds, formal branding, wine packaging, and strong accent panels. Use white text for clear contrast, including small body copy, while pale cream or muted blush can soften its intense character.
Questions about #5c0e0e
What is #5c0e0e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c0e0e is rgb(92, 14, 14), in HSL hsl(0, 74%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 85%, 85%, 64%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5c0e0e?
Cream and muted blush bring lightness to #5c0e0e, while charcoal creates a restrained, tonal palette. For stronger contrast, use pale sage or dusty blue sparingly, keeping this dark red as the dominant base or a focused accent.
Is #5c0e0e readable on white or black?
#5c0e0e has a 13.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.52:1 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.