#5F1816 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #5f1816 is a warm red with brown undertones and low saturation. Its serious, moody character suits wine branding, autumn palettes, formal layouts, and dramatic sports graphics. Use the hex code as a dominant background with white text, offering about 12.9:1 contrast, or reserve it for accents beside cream and warm gray.
Questions about #5f1816
What is #5f1816 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5f1816 is rgb(95, 24, 22), in HSL hsl(2, 62%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 77%, 63%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5f1816?
#5f1816 pairs well with cream, warm gray, muted gold, and sage, which soften its dark red base while supporting its brown undertones. Use cream for gentle contrast or warm gray when you want a restrained, formal palette.
Is #5f1816 a warm or cool color?
#5f1816 reads as a warm red because its muted base leans toward brown rather than blue, giving it an earthy character that feels grounded instead of bright or fiery. It suits wine-inspired, autumn, and formal palettes.
Is #5f1816 readable on white or black?
#5f1816 has a 12.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.62:1 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.