#5C2B24 Hex Color
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Reach for the hex code #5c2b24 when a design needs a dark maroon that reads calm instead of loud. This muted, dusty red works best as a supporting tone or accent, and it suits wine branding, autumn themes, and moody layouts. White text sits clearly on top at about 11.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #5c2b24
What is #5c2b24 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c2b24 is rgb(92, 43, 36), in HSL hsl(8, 44%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 61%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5c2b24?
Cream, dusty rose, and olive all flatter #5c2b24 without competing with its muted depth. For text, white reads clearly on it at about 11.5:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Does #5c2b24 work as a background color?
Yes. Its low lightness lets white text reach about 11.5:1 contrast, so it holds up behind small body copy. Keep nearby accents lighter or creamier to avoid a muddy look.
Is #5c2b24 readable on white or black?
#5c2b24 has a 11.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.82:1 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.