#5E0404 Hex Color
Intense and solemn deep blood red
This deep, dark shade of red conveys immediate intensity and solemnity. It works best as an accent color rather than a primary background to avoid an overly moody or heavy aesthetic. Pair #5e0404 with cool, muted grays or creams to balance its heat. The hex code for this powerful, traditional tone is #5e0404, which remains readable with white text.
Questions about #5e0404
What is #5e0404 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e0404 is rgb(94, 4, 4), in HSL hsl(0, 92%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 96%, 63%.
What colors pair well with the dark red of #5e0404?
Is #5e0404 suitable for text on a website?
Using #5e0404 as a text color requires caution due to its darkness. While it provides excellent contrast against white or very pale backgrounds, it can become difficult to read on mid-tone or dark backgrounds. Always verify your contrast ratio before implementation.
Is #5e0404 readable on white or black?
#5e0404 has a 14.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.49:1 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.