#800F00 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This deep, muted red carries a moody, serious weight. Because #800f00 is very dark and highly saturated, it works best as a sharp accent rather than a background color. Pair this shade with soft creams or warm grays to balance its intensity. It provides high contrast for white text, making it a bold choice for branding or call-to-action buttons that need immediate attention.
Questions about #800f00
What is #800f00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #800f00 is rgb(128, 15, 0), in HSL hsl(7, 100%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 100%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #800f00?
#800f00 is an intense, dark red that benefits significantly from neutral balancing acts. Pair it with soft creams, warm grays, or off-white tones to mitigate its heavy, serious weight and ensure the accent remains legible without overpowering your design layout.
Is #800f00 readable on white or black?
#800f00 has a 10.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.98:1 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.