#801212 Hex Color
A deep and serious desaturated maroon
#801212 is a deep, desaturated red with strong maroon undertones. This muted, serious shade works best as an accent color in traditional or moody branding, where it adds warmth without overwhelming the viewer. Because it is quite dark, use it sparingly in UI design. It pairs well with cream or muted gold tones, and white text remains highly legible against it for accessibility.
Questions about #801212
What is #801212 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #801212 is rgb(128, 18, 18), in HSL hsl(0, 75%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 86%, 50%.
Where does #801212 work best in design?
#801212 functions best as a sophisticated accent color in traditional, moody, or luxury branding projects. Because this shade is quite dark, use it sparingly in UI design for buttons or borders to maintain visual balance without overwhelming the viewer.
What colors pair well with #801212?
Is #801212 readable on white or black?
#801212 has a 10.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.01:1 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.