#5B1521
Dark Red
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About #5B1521 Dark Red
#5B1521 is a dark red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 91 red, 21 green, and 33 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 350°, saturation of 63%, and lightness of 22%.
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 #5B1521 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
350°
Hue
63%
Saturation
22%
Lightness
Dark Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #5B1521 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #5B1521 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#5B1521 on White
Contrast Ratio13.34:1
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Aa#5B1521 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.57:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #5B1521 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #5B1521 |
| RGB | rgb(91, 21, 33) |
| HSL | hsl(350, 63%, 22%) |
| RGB Decimal | 91, 21, 33 |
| RGB Percent | 35.7%, 8.2%, 12.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 77%, 64%, 64% |
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