#5B231A
Dark Red
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About #5B231A Dark Red
#5B231A is a dark red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 91 red, 35 green, and 26 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 8°, saturation of 56%, 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 #5B231A in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
8°
Hue
56%
Saturation
23%
Lightness
Dark Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #5B231A based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #5B231A against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#5B231A on White
Contrast Ratio12.35:1
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Aa#5B231A on Black
Contrast Ratio1.7:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #5B231A across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #5B231A |
| RGB | rgb(91, 35, 26) |
| HSL | hsl(8, 56%, 23%) |
| RGB Decimal | 91, 35, 26 |
| RGB Percent | 35.7%, 13.7%, 10.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 62%, 71%, 64% |
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