#5F0200 Hex Color
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#5f0200 is a very dark, warm red with a maroon cast and high saturation. Its low lightness gives it weight, while concentrated color keeps the mood intense. Use it as a strong accent or dominant base with warm cream, though large areas can feel heavy. The #5f0200 hex code supports clear white text at about 14.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #5f0200
What is #5f0200 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5f0200 is rgb(95, 2, 0), in HSL hsl(1, 100%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 98%, 100%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #5f0200?
#5f0200 pairs well with warm cream, muted gold, and charcoal, which soften its darkness without erasing its serious character. Use cream for readable type and muted gold for restrained luxury accents in packaging or identity systems.
Is #5f0200 readable on white or black?
#5f0200 has a 14.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.49:1 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.