#5E0013 Hex Color
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This dark, dim red feels serious and intense. With its deep, gloomy character, #5e0013 works best as an accent color rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted gold or cool slate gray to keep layouts from feeling too heavy. Because it offers strong contrast against white, you can use it for small text or bold design elements that require authority.
Questions about #5e0013
What is #5e0013 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e0013 is rgb(94, 0, 19), in HSL hsl(348, 100%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 80%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #5e0013?
#5e0013 pairs exceptionally well with muted golds and cool slate grays to keep your design layouts from feeling too heavy. Using lighter, neutral tones allows this intense red to act as a sophisticated accent without overwhelming the overall composition.
Is #5e0013 suitable for large backgrounds?
#5e0013 is generally too dark and gloomy to serve as a large background color effectively. It works much better as an accent for buttons, small text, or bold design elements that require a sense of authority and contrast.
Is #5e0013 readable on white or black?
#5e0013 has a 14.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.48:1 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.