#5D2A1E Hex Color
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A dark, dusty maroon with warm brown undertones. #5d2a1e sits low in both saturation and lightness, so it reads earthy rather than fiery. It works best as a dominant base in wine branding, autumn palettes, or moody layouts, where it flatters sage and cream. White text hits about 11.6:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable. Full-bleed backgrounds can turn muddy, so lift the design with lighter supporting tones.
Questions about #5d2a1e
What is #5d2a1e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d2a1e is rgb(93, 42, 30), in HSL hsl(11, 51%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 68%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5d2a1e?
Softened greens and warm creams balance this dark maroon best, which is why it suits sage and cream pairings in wine or autumn branding. Pale gold adds richness for luxury work, while navy keeps the palette grounded and formal.
Is #5d2a1e readable on white or black?
#5d2a1e has a 11.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.81:1 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.