#800522 Hex Color
A dramatic berry red with depth
#800522 is a dark, warm red with rich berry and wine undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, dramatic mood suited to luxury branding, autumn palettes, and formal layouts. Use it as a strong supporting tone with cream or dusty pink rather than a full-page background. The hex code #800522 supports clear white text at about 10.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #800522
What is #800522 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #800522 is rgb(128, 5, 34), in HSL hsl(346, 92%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 73%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #800522?
#800522 pairs well with cream, dusty pink, and charcoal, which soften or balance its deep wine-red character without competing with it. Use cream for elegant contrast and dusty pink for a warmer, more approachable palette.
Is #800522 readable on white or black?
#800522 has a 10.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.96:1 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.