#803636 Hex Color

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A muted, desaturated maroon, #803636 feels grounded and inherently serious. It functions well as a moody background or a structured accent in formal layouts. White text displays beautifully against this shade, hitting an 8.4:1 contrast ratio that ensures perfect legibility for body copy. The hex code for this dark, mellow tone is #803636.

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What is #803636 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #803636 is rgb(128, 54, 54), in HSL hsl(0, 41%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 58%, 50%.

What colors pair well with #803636 in a design?

Because #803636 is a desaturated maroon, it works best when paired with neutral tones like soft cream or light beige to maintain its grounded, formal aesthetic. Avoid overly bright neons, as they will disrupt the serious, moody atmosphere that this color creates.

Is #803636 readable on white or black?

#803636 has a 8.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.49:1 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.

#803636 Hex Color

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