#5E0B16 Hex Color
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This deep, saturated red feels serious and moody. The hex code #5e0b16 creates a strong, formal foundation for dark-mode designs. Because it is so dark, white text remains highly legible with a 13.7:1 contrast ratio. Use it as a dominant background for luxury branding or as a grounding accent against lighter, metallic tones.
Questions about #5e0b16
What is #5e0b16 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e0b16 is rgb(94, 11, 22), in HSL hsl(352, 79%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 77%, 63%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
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Is #5e0b16 readable on white or black?
#5e0b16 has a 13.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.53:1 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.