maroon

#5B0501

VibrantElectric

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Conversions

RGB91, 5, 1
CMYK0, 95, 99, 64
HSL3°, 98%, 18%
LAB18, 37, 27
Closest Library Match
red-90088% Match

Readability

14.31On WhitePASS AA
1.46On BlackFAIL

For optimal readability, use White text on this background.

Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #5B0501

The hexadecimal color code #5B0501 is a very dark, intense shade of Red (known as maroon). In the RGB color model, #5B0501 is comprised of 91 red, 5 green, and 1 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 3 degrees, a saturation of 98%, and a lightness of 18%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 648 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create intense Red atmospheres. Designers searching for Red color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #5B0501.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind