#5F0016

A very dark, vivid red closely aligning with Maroon.

About #5F0016

Visually, #5F0016 is defined as a vivid red. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Maroon. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 95, 0, and 22.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 100% magenta, 77% yellow, and 63% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#5F0016
RGB95, 0, 22
HSL346.1°, 100.0%, 18.6%
CMYK0%, 100%, 77%, 63%
HSV346.1°, 100.0%, 37.3%
LAB17.9, 39.6, 16.8
XYZ4.9, 2.5, 1.0
Decimal6225942

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

14.02:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.50:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
13.40:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.27:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #5F0016; }
.text-color { color: #5F0016; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #5F0016; }

Similar Colors

Maroon
#800000