#800B0B Hex Color
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This deep, moody shade of maroon feels intense and serious. Its dark, saturated warmth commands attention without feeling neon, making it a powerful choice for luxury branding or formal design layouts. The hex code for this color is #800b0b. Because of its high contrast, it pairs best with clean white text, serving as a striking, dominant base for minimalist interfaces.
Questions about #800b0b
What is #800b0b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #800b0b is rgb(128, 11, 11), in HSL hsl(0, 84%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 91%, 91%, 50%.
What colors pair best with #800b0b in a professional layout?
Does #800b0b work well for web interface buttons?
Yes, #800b0b serves as an excellent call-to-action color because its high-contrast, saturated nature naturally draws the eye. Ensure your text is white or very light to meet accessibility standards, as this dark shade can obscure black typography on small buttons.
Is #800b0b readable on white or black?
#800b0b has a 10.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.97:1 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.