#5F2A19 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #5f2a19 is a warm reddish maroon with brown undertones and low saturation. Its serious, mysterious mood suits luxury branding, wine labels, autumn palettes, and formal layouts. Use it as a dominant background with cream or dusty rose accents, though it can feel heavy across large areas. White text remains highly legible on this color. The hex code for this color is #5f2a19.
Questions about #5f2a19
What is #5f2a19 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5f2a19 is rgb(95, 42, 25), in HSL hsl(15, 58%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 74%, 63%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #5f2a19 in a palette?
#5f2a19 pairs well with cream, dusty rose, muted peach, and warm beige, which soften its dark brown-red base without competing with its restrained character; pale neutrals balance the shade, while dusty rose adds a quieter, tonal accent.
Is #5f2a19 a warm or cool color?
#5f2a19 reads as a warm color because its red base is softened by brown undertones, while its low saturation keeps that warmth subdued and gives the shade a grounded, serious mood instead of a bright or energetic one.
Does #5f2a19 work well with white text?
Yes, #5f2a19 works well with white text because its deep value creates strong visual separation; white is the safer choice for readable type, while black and other very dark text can lose contrast against this dark maroon.
Is #5f2a19 readable on white or black?
#5f2a19 has a 11.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.83:1 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.