#5E3B3B Hex Color
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Dark maroon with a dusty, ashy cast. The hex code #5e3b3b reads muted and serious, less loud than true red. It works best as a supporting tone or small accent, since it can turn muddy across a full background. Pair it with cream, dusty pink, or olive for contrast. White text sits clearly on top at roughly 9.7:1, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #5e3b3b
What is #5e3b3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e3b3b is rgb(94, 59, 59), in HSL hsl(0, 23%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 37%, 63%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5e3b3b?
Cream, dusty pink, and olive all flatter #5e3b3b because their softness matches its low saturation. For a bolder mix, try a warm gold accent, which lifts the red without clashing.
Is #5e3b3b readable on white or black?
#5e3b3b has a 9.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.16:1 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.