#5E1D1D Hex Color
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Wine labels and moody restaurant menus often call for this dark maroon. #5e1d1d sits low in lightness with muted, brownish undertones, so it reads serious instead of loud. It works best as a dominant base, since white text on it reaches about 12.6:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for small body text. The hex code #5e1d1d also holds up as an accent next to cream or dusty rose.
Questions about #5e1d1d
What is #5e1d1d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e1d1d is rgb(94, 29, 29), in HSL hsl(0, 53%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 69%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #5e1d1d?
#5e1d1d pairs best with soft creams, dusty rose, and warm brass accents. A muted sage also works when you want contrast without clashing.
Is #5e1d1d readable on white or black?
#5e1d1d has a 12.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.66:1 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.