#5D1C28 color
The hex color #5D1C28 is a dark, moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.5% red, 11% green and 15.7% blue (93, 28, 40).
Its hue angle is 349°, with 54% saturation and 24% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 70% magenta, 57% yellow and 64% black.
The closest named color is Drops of God (#571E2F), a difference of 3.8 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.63:1).
#5D1C28 color codes
| HEX | #5D1C28 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(93, 28, 40) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.5%, 11%, 15.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(349, 54%, 24%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(349, 70%, 36%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 70%, 57%, 64%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(21.25, 30.61, 8.41) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(21.25, 31.75, 15.36) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.313, 3.312, 2.366) | |
| Decimal | 6102056 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5D1C28, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #5D1C28 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #5D1C28 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #5D1C28 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#2b2b28Protanopia
no red cones#3c3826Deuteranopia
no green cones#661021Tritanopia
no blue cones#333333Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5d1c28; }
.text { color: #5d1c28; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5d1c28; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(93 28 40 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5d1c28, #5d301c); }
Similar colors
#571e2fDrops of God#661020Forbidden Passion#670728Plum Cheese#650021Merguez#5f2c2fJazz#522426Lonestar#712735Merlot Fields#612e32Chocolate Truffle
Closest common color name: Wine.
Questions
- What color is #5D1C28?
- #5D1C28 is a dark, moderate red, closest to the named color Drops of God. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5D1C28?
- The RGB value is 93, 28, 40: 93 red, 28 green and 40 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5D1C28?
- The complementary color is #1C5D51, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5D1C28?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.66:1 and white text 12.63:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.