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#5C312E — Wine
#5C312E is a dark moderately saturated red sitting at 4° 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 #5C312E
- faf5f5
- ead7d6
- dab9b6
- cb9b97
- bb7c78
- ab5e59
- 8e4c47
- 6f3b38
- 4f2b28
- 301a18
- 110909
Color schemes using #5C312E
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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#5C312E FAQ
What color is #5C312E?
#5C312E is a shade of wine in the red family. It has a hue of 4 degrees, 33% saturation and 27% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5C312E?
#5C312E is rgb(92, 49, 46) in RGB, hsl(4, 33%, 27%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 47%, 50%, 64%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5C312E?
White text on this background reaches 10.86:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.93:1.
What colors go well with #5C312E?
Its direct complement is #2E595C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2E5C48 and #2E425C gives you contrast without the vibration.