#5E1616 Hex Color
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The hex code #5e1616 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and low lightness. Its serious, intense character suits formal branding, wine packaging, autumn themes, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with warm cream or as a strong accent; white text reaches about 13.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #5e1616
What is #5e1616 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e1616 is rgb(94, 22, 22), in HSL hsl(0, 62%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 77%, 77%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #5e1616?
Warm cream and charcoal pair well with #5e1616, creating clear tonal contrast, while muted terracotta keeps the palette earthy and adds warmth without competing with this dark red across packaging, editorial layouts, or branding.
Is #5e1616 readable on white or black?
#5e1616 has a 13.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.60:1 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.