#820E13 Hex Color
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This dark, moody red carries a weight and intensity that demands attention. Because #820e13 is so saturated and dim, it functions best as a dominant accent rather than a background color. Pair this shade with soft cream or muted metallics to balance its ferocity. The hex code for this deep, traditional tone is #820e13, which provides excellent contrast against white text in UI layouts.
Questions about #820e13
What is #820e13 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #820e13 is rgb(130, 14, 19), in HSL hsl(357, 81%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 85%, 49%.
What colors pair best with #820e13 in a design layout?
Is #820e13 suitable for text usage in UI design?
#820e13 should be used primarily as a decorative accent or background color rather than for body text. Because of its extreme darkness and saturation, white text provides excellent readability when layered on top of this color for headings or call-to-action buttons.
Is #820e13 readable on white or black?
#820e13 has a 10.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.02:1 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.