#802A1F Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #802a1f is a warm reddish tone with brown undertones and strong visual depth. Its restrained saturation suits wine branding, sports graphics, formal interfaces, and autumn palettes. Use cream or warm white for contrast, especially in dark layouts. White text remains highly legible, with about a 9.3:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #802a1f.
Questions about #802a1f
What is #802a1f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #802a1f is rgb(128, 42, 31), in HSL hsl(7, 61%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 76%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #802a1f?
#802a1f pairs well with cream, warm white, muted gold, and sage, which soften its dark red-brown depth without competing with its warmth while keeping the overall palette grounded, refined, and suitable for autumn or wine-inspired designs.
Is #802a1f a warm or cool color?
#802a1f reads as a warm, dark red because its muted reddish base is pulled toward brown rather than blue or violet. That warmth gives it an earthy, serious character, making it effective for autumn themes, rich accents, and restrained visual identities.
Is #802a1f readable on white or black?
#802a1f has a 9.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.26:1 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.