#81372D Hex Color
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A dark, muted maroon with warm brick undertones. #81372d reads grounded and serious, which suits wine branding, autumn palettes, and moody editorial work. It carries white text well, hitting about 8.3:1 contrast, so it doubles as a reliable background. Just note it can turn muddy at large sizes. Pair it with sage or navy for contrast without clash.
Questions about #81372d
What is #81372d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #81372d is rgb(129, 55, 45), in HSL hsl(7, 48%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 65%, 49%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #81372d?
Sage green and navy both flatter #81372d because their coolness balances its warmth. Cream also works for text, since white text on this maroon reaches roughly 8.3:1 contrast.
Is #81372d readable on white or black?
#81372d has a 8.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.51:1 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.