#5F2818 Hex Color
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Wine labels, leather packaging, and autumn themes often call for a maroon this dark. #5f2818 is a deep, dull red with brown undertones and muted warmth. It works best as a dominant base color, though it can read muddy on screens, so keep fine details off it. White text clears contrast checks at about 11.6:1.
Questions about #5f2818
What is #5f2818 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5f2818 is rgb(95, 40, 24), in HSL hsl(14, 60%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 75%, 63%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5f2818?
Cream, warm tan, and sage green flatter this maroon without fighting its muted tone. For a richer combination, try a soft gold or dusty terracotta accent.
Is #5f2818 readable on white or black?
#5f2818 has a 11.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.80:1 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.