#5D261B Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #5d261b is a warm reddish brown with subdued saturation and strong depth. Its earthy maroon character brings seriousness, tradition, and restrained intensity to wine, luxury, and autumn branding. Use it as a dominant background with cream or white type, since white text reaches about 11.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #5d261b.
Questions about #5d261b
What is #5d261b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d261b is rgb(93, 38, 27), in HSL hsl(10, 55%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 71%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5d261b?
Pairing #5d261b with cream, warm white, muted sage, or terracotta creates a grounded palette, while a restrained blue-green accent adds contrast without overwhelming the shade's dark, earthy character in supporting details.
Is #5d261b a warm or cool color?
#5d261b reads as a warm color because its red-brown base carries earthy maroon undertones, though its low saturation keeps the warmth subdued rather than bright in most palettes and interfaces. It feels deeper and more traditional than a vivid red or orange.
Where does #5d261b work well?
#5d261b works well as a dominant background, accent panel, or headline color in wine, luxury, autumn, and heritage-inspired designs because its dark reddish brown tone feels serious, grounded, and restrained.
Is #5d261b readable on white or black?
#5d261b has a 11.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.75:1 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.