#200208 Hex Color
Sooty red with quiet intensity
The hex code #200208 defines an almost-black red with muted, sooty undertones. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, mysterious mood, while its warmth adds restrained intensity. Use it as a dominant dark background or pair it with warm ivory for contrast. White text reads clearly on #200208, with about 19.6:1 contrast for small body copy.
Questions about #200208
What is #200208 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #200208 is rgb(32, 2, 8), in HSL hsl(348, 88%, 7%) and in CMYK 0%, 94%, 75%, 87%.
What colors pair well with #200208?
#200208 pairs well with warm ivory, cream, muted gold, and dusty sage, which soften its warmth and create contrast without making the palette feel harsh. Use ivory for large surfaces and gold or sage for restrained accents.
What mood does #200208 create?
#200208 creates a serious, mysterious mood through its near-black value, while its red undertone adds restrained warmth and intensity; use it for dark backgrounds, focused panels, cinematic layouts, or accents that need more character than plain black.
Is #200208 readable on white or black?
#200208 has a 19.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.07:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.