#5C373D Hex Color
A dusty maroon with wine-dark depth
Close to dried wine or dark rosewood, this muted maroon keeps its red undertone under a layer of gray. #5c373d works best as a supporting tone or moody background, where its dusty warmth reads calm rather than loud. It looks richer beside muted gold or dusty rose than against plain white. The hex code holds white text at about 10.2:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #5c373d
What is #5c373d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c373d is rgb(92, 55, 61), in HSL hsl(350, 25%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 34%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5c373d?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and sage all flatter this maroon without fighting its grayed-down warmth. Save pure white for text, since the high contrast there can make the color look flat in larger surfaces.
Is #5c373d readable on white or black?
#5c373d has a 10.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.06:1 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.