#5E0606 Hex Color
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This deep, moody red functions like a near-black, making it a powerful choice for high-contrast branding or formal designs. Apply #5e0606 sparingly as an accent color rather than a large background, where it risks appearing muddy. It offers excellent readability with white text due to a 14.0:1 contrast ratio. The hex code #5e0606 adds intensity and traditional weight to any dark palette.
Questions about #5e0606
What is #5e0606 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e0606 is rgb(94, 6, 6), in HSL hsl(0, 88%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 94%, 94%, 63%.
How should I use #5e0606 in a design?
Treat #5e0606 as a powerful, near-black accent color rather than a primary background to avoid a muddy appearance. It excels in formal branding where high contrast against white text creates a sophisticated and readable visual weight.
Is #5e0606 readable on white or black?
#5e0606 has a 13.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.50:1 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.