#5E1638 Hex Color
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This deep, unsaturated burgundy leans into a moody aesthetic that feels grounded and serious. Because of its low lightness, #5e1638 serves best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full background. It pairs well with crisp, clean white text, which pops against the dark base. Designers often utilize this shade for cosmetics branding or romantic imagery where a softer, muted femininity is preferred over bright pinks.
Questions about #5e1638
What is #5e1638 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e1638 is rgb(94, 22, 56), in HSL hsl(332, 62%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 77%, 40%, 63%.
What design aesthetic does #5e1638 best support?
#5e1638 provides a moody, grounded foundation that excels in high-end cosmetics or romantic visual design. Because of its low lightness, it functions most effectively as a supporting accent or text color against clean, light backgrounds rather than large-scale applications.
Which colors pair well with #5e1638?
Is #5e1638 readable on white or black?
#5e1638 has a 12.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.64:1 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.