#800C12 Hex Color
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Far from a bright scarlet, #800c12 sits at the dark end of maroon, a dim, wine-toned red that reads formal and moody. Its low lightness suits luxury branding and autumn palettes, though it can turn muddy as a full background, so many designers lean on it as a dominant base with cream or soft gold accents. White text passes AA against it at 10.6:1. The hex code for this maroon is #800c12.
Questions about #800c12
What is #800c12 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #800c12 is rgb(128, 12, 18), in HSL hsl(357, 83%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 91%, 86%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #800c12?
Warm creams and muted golds flatter #800c12 without stealing its depth. For darker layouts, pair it with charcoal or soft tan rather than pure white, which can wash the red out.
Is #800c12 readable on white or black?
#800c12 has a 10.61:1 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.