#5E291F Hex Color
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The hex code #5e291f produces a dark, muted reddish maroon with warm brown undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, shadowy mood, making it effective for wine branding, autumn palettes, formal layouts, and moody backgrounds. Large areas can feel heavy, so pair it with cream or muted gold. White text reads clearly at about an 11.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #5e291f
What is #5e291f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e291f is rgb(94, 41, 31), in HSL hsl(10, 50%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 67%, 63%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5e291f?
#5e291f pairs well with cream, muted gold, and warm neutrals, which soften its dark reddish-maroon base without competing with its brown undertones, making the combination effective for backgrounds, packaging, and editorial layouts.
Is #5e291f a warm or cool color?
#5e291f reads as a warm, muted color because its deep red base is softened by brown undertones rather than blue or gray, giving the shade a grounded, serious character overall. It works well in autumn, wine-inspired, and formal visual themes.
Does white text work on #5e291f?
White text has strong contrast on #5e291f at roughly 11.6:1, making it suitable for readable headings, labels, and body copy when the selected type size and weight also meet accessibility guidance.
Is #5e291f readable on white or black?
#5e291f has a 11.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.81:1 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.