#820121 Hex Color
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#820121 is a deeply saturated, dark red with significant gloom. It carries a heavy, serious mood perfect for formal branding or moody, high-contrast layouts. While it functions as a dramatic background, it works best as a 10% accent to avoid overwhelming the viewer. Pair it with soft, muted greys to ground its intensity. This hex code offers excellent contrast for white text, ensuring readable interfaces.
Questions about #820121
What is #820121 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #820121 is rgb(130, 1, 33), in HSL hsl(345, 98%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 99%, 75%, 49%.
What colors pair best with #820121 for a professional interface?
Pair #820121 with soft charcoal or light, neutral greys to ground its intense, gloomy red tones. Using a very light background color ensures maximum readability for white text, which is critical when working with such a deep, saturated shade.
Is #820121 readable on white or black?
#820121 has a 10.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.97:1 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.