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#5C2E31 — Wine

#5C2E31 is a dark moderately saturated red sitting at 356° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.

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Tints and shades of #5C2E31

Color schemes using #5C2E31

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

complementary

Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.

split complementary

A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.

triadic

Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.

tetradic

Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.

monochromatic

A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.

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#5C2E31 FAQ

What color is #5C2E31?

#5C2E31 is a shade of wine in the red family. It has a hue of 356 degrees, 33% saturation and 27% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #5C2E31?

#5C2E31 is rgb(92, 46, 49) in RGB, hsl(356, 33%, 27%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 50%, 47%, 64%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #5C2E31?

White text on this background reaches 11.11:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.89:1.

What colors go well with #5C2E31?

Its direct complement is #2E5C59. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2E5C42 and #2E485C gives you contrast without the vibration.