Color #58130B Color / Colour Code #58130B
This page shows the hex color code for color #58130b (#58130B). The colour is a red tone with 78% saturation and 19% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #58130B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#58130B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 336, 6, and 36 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 6, 126, and 246 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #58130B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 6 and saturation at 78%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 6 to 51 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 6 with its complement at 186 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #58130B
Lightness variations at hue 6 and 78% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #58130B
Design Use Cases for #58130B
Vibrant Brand Color
#58130B has a strong 78% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#58130B at 19% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its red character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#58130B falls in the red spectrum (hue 6). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #58130B (hue 6) to its complement at hue 186. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 36. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #58130b, #0b4f56);
CSS Code for #58130B
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About Color #58130B (#58130B)
#58130B is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 88 red, 19 green, and 11 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 8.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 6 degrees with 78% saturation and 19% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #58130B is 39/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 78% magenta, 88% yellow, and 65% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #58130B against white is 13.88:1 and against black is 1.51:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #0B4F56 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #58130B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #560B29 and #56380B, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #58130B?
- #58130B is Color #58130B, a red color (colour) with RGB(88, 19, 11), HSL(6, 78%, 19%), and CMYK(0%, 78%, 88%, 65%). Its perceived brightness is 39/255.
- Is #58130B accessible for text?
- Against white, #58130B has a contrast ratio of 13.88:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.51:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #58130B?
- The complementary colour is #0B4F56 (hue 186). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #560B29 and #56380B. The triadic palette adds #0B5612 and #120B56 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #58130B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #58130b; or rgb(88, 19, 11); or hsl(6, 78%, 19%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 6 78% 19%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.