#5A231B
Dark Red
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About #5A231B Dark Red
#5A231B is a dark red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 90 red, 35 green, and 27 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 8°, saturation of 54%, and lightness of 23%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #5A231B in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
8°
Hue
54%
Saturation
23%
Lightness
Dark Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #5A231B based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #5A231B against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#5A231B on White
Contrast Ratio12.42:1
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Aa#5A231B on Black
Contrast Ratio1.69:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #5A231B across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #5A231B |
| RGB | rgb(90, 35, 27) |
| HSL | hsl(8, 54%, 23%) |
| RGB Decimal | 90, 35, 27 |
| RGB Percent | 35.3%, 13.7%, 10.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 61%, 70%, 65% |
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