#5C1B04 Hex Color
A serious, deeply grounded earthy red
This muted, earthy red carries a heavy, serious weight due to its low luminosity. As a dark, desaturated shade, #5c1b04 works best as an accent color rather than a primary background to avoid a muddy appearance. Use this hex code sparingly to ground layouts, or pair it with warm creams for a sophisticated, traditional look. White text remains highly readable against its dark surface.
Questions about #5c1b04
What is #5c1b04 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c1b04 is rgb(92, 27, 4), in HSL hsl(16, 92%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 96%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5c1b04?
This earthy red pairs exceptionally well with soft, warm neutrals like cream or beige to balance its heavy, serious weight. For a more sophisticated palette, use it alongside charcoal or deep, desaturated browns to create a traditional, grounded, and high-contrast design.
Should #5c1b04 be used as a primary background color?
Avoid using #5c1b04 as a large-scale primary background because its low luminosity and desaturated nature can quickly create a muddy, gloomy appearance. It functions much more effectively as a subtle, weighted accent color to anchor specific elements within a clean, light-colored interface.
Is #5c1b04 readable on white or black?
#5c1b04 has a 13.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.61:1 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.