#5C2525 Hex Color
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Dark red with muted brown undertones, the hex code #5c2525 has low lightness and restrained saturation. Its weight suits formal branding, autumn palettes, wine packaging, and moody interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with warm cream or dusty peach accents, though large areas can feel heavy. White text achieves about a 12:1 contrast ratio for readable UI layouts.
Questions about #5c2525
What is #5c2525 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c2525 is rgb(92, 37, 37), in HSL hsl(0, 43%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 60%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5c2525?
#5c2525 pairs well with warm cream, dusty peach, muted gold, and soft beige, which lighten its deep red-brown base without making the palette feel harsh. Use these accents for text, borders, highlights, or smaller interface elements against dark backgrounds.
Is #5c2525 warm or cool?
#5c2525 reads as a warm, muted red because its red base is softened by brown undertones. That warmth suits autumn palettes, wine-inspired packaging, formal branding, and moody interfaces more naturally than bright, high-energy designs.
Is #5c2525 readable on white or black?
#5c2525 has a 12.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.74:1 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.