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#5E2017 — Wine

#5E2017 is a dark saturated red sitting at 8° 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 #5E2017

Color schemes using #5E2017

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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#5E2017 FAQ

What color is #5E2017?

#5E2017 is a shade of wine in the red family. It has a hue of 8 degrees, 61% saturation and 23% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #5E2017?

#5E2017 is rgb(94, 32, 23) in RGB, hsl(8, 61%, 23%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 66%, 76%, 63%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #5E2017?

White text on this background reaches 12.39:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.69:1.

What colors go well with #5E2017?

Its direct complement is #17555E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #175E44 and #17315E gives you contrast without the vibration.