#650404 Hex Color
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This dim, saturated maroon conveys intense warmth and serious authority. Because #650404 is so dark, use it as a sophisticated accent color rather than a primary background to keep designs from feeling heavy or muddy. It pairs effectively with soft, warm metallics like gold or cream. The hex code for this deep shade is #650404, and it offers high contrast when set against white text.
Questions about #650404
What is #650404 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #650404 is rgb(101, 4, 4), in HSL hsl(0, 92%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 96%, 60%.
How should I use #650404 in my design?
#650404 is exceptionally dark and heavy, making it ill-suited for large backgrounds where it can muddy your layout. Instead, use it as a powerful, sophisticated accent color paired with cream or metallic gold to maintain high contrast.
Is #650404 readable on white or black?
#650404 has a 13.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.57:1 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.