#800500 Hex Color
A deep and moody shadow red
This deep, moody red sits firmly in the shadow spectrum with almost zero saturation. Because it is so dark, #800500 works best as a primary branding element or a bold accent rather than a large background field, where it risks feeling muddy. White text remains highly readable against it. Pair this hex code with muted golds or creams to highlight its inherent strength and serious, traditional character.
Questions about #800500
What is #800500 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #800500 is rgb(128, 5, 0), in HSL hsl(2, 100%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 100%, 50%.
How can I use #800500 effectively in web design?
#800500 works best as a primary branding element or a bold accent rather than a full-page background, where it can easily appear muddy. Because this shade is so dark, white text remains highly readable against it, making it ideal for call-to-action buttons or headers.
What colors pair well with #800500?
Is #800500 readable on white or black?
#800500 has a 10.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.93:1 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.