#5F0000 Hex Color
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This deep, dark maroon carries intense, moody weight. Because it is so saturated and dim, #5f0000 works best as an accent color rather than a dominant background, where it can feel heavy. It pairs surprisingly well with muted gold or cream, offering a sharp, legible contrast against white text. The hex code for this serious, traditional shade is #5f0000.
Questions about #5f0000
What is #5f0000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5f0000 is rgb(95, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 63%.
How can I effectively use #5f0000 in a design layout?
#5f0000 functions best as a high-contrast accent color rather than a primary background because its extreme darkness can feel overwhelming. Use it sparingly for buttons or borders to maintain readability while grounding your visual hierarchy against lighter neutrals like cream.
Is #5f0000 readable on white or black?
#5f0000 has a 14.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.48:1 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.