#801616 Hex Color
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This intense, deep red is saturated and moody with a distinct dark weight. Because #801616 feels serious and formal, it works well as a grounding accent color rather than a large background field. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to balance its aggression. The hex code for this powerful, traditional shade is #801616, which provides high contrast for white text.
Questions about #801616
What is #801616 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #801616 is rgb(128, 22, 22), in HSL hsl(0, 71%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 83%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #801616?
This deep red works exceptionally well when balanced by softer, lighter neutrals that prevent it from feeling too heavy. Pair #801616 with cream or muted gold to soften its intense, traditional character while maintaining high visual contrast.
Is #801616 readable on white or black?
#801616 has a 10.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.04:1 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.