#5C1700 Hex Color
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Reach for #5c1700 when a design needs weight without noise. This dark maroon is low on saturation and lightness, so it reads warm and grounded rather than loud. It works best as a dominant base for wine branding, autumn themes, or moody backgrounds, paired with cream or pale sage type. White text on top hits about 13.3:1 contrast, so small copy stays readable. The hex code #5c1700 is a solid choice when brighter reds feel too aggressive.
Questions about #5c1700
What is #5c1700 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c1700 is rgb(92, 23, 0), in HSL hsl(15, 100%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 100%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5c1700?
Cream, pale sage, and warm taupe all flatter #5c1700, because the color is so dark and muted it needs lighter neighbors to keep layouts from turning muddy. A muted gold accent adds warmth without competing.
Is #5c1700 readable on white or black?
#5c1700 has a 13.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.57:1 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.