#804040 Hex Color
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Mesopotamian Dagger is a dark, muted red with a dusty, matte finish. It lacks the aggression of pure primary red, opting instead for a serious, grounded mood. Because of its low saturation, #804040 functions best as a sophisticated supporting tone rather than a background. Pair it with soft cream for high readability, as white text stands out clearly against this dim, moody shade.
Questions about Mesopotamian Dagger
What is the hex code for Mesopotamian Dagger?
Mesopotamian Dagger is #804040. In RGB that is rgb(128, 64, 64), in HSL hsl(0, 33%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 50%, 50%.
How should I use Mesopotamian Dagger (#804040) in a color palette?
Mesopotamian Dagger functions best as a sophisticated supporting tone or a grounding element rather than a background color. Because it is highly desaturated, it pairs exceptionally well with cream or soft beige, which provide enough contrast to keep the dark, moody red from feeling overwhelming.
Is #804040 a warm or cool color?
Mesopotamian Dagger sits in the warm family due to its red base, but its dusty, matte quality creates a neutral, serious temperature. It lacks the intense aggression of a primary red, making it feel more like an earth tone similar to terracotta or deep brick shades.
Is Mesopotamian Dagger readable on white or black?
Mesopotamian Dagger has a 7.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.72:1 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.