#821020 Hex Color
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This deep, moody red sits at the intersection of intensity and tradition. Because it is so dark, #821020 works effectively as a 10% accent rather than a full background, where it can easily appear muddy. White text remains perfectly legible against this hex code due to its 10.3:1 contrast. Pair it with muted creams to soften its inherent power for a luxury, formal aesthetic.
Questions about #821020
What is #821020 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #821020 is rgb(130, 16, 32), in HSL hsl(352, 78%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 75%, 49%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
Where should I use the #821020 deep red in my design?
Use #821020 primarily as a strategic 10% accent color rather than a background shade to avoid a muddy appearance. It excels in luxury or formal branding when paired with off-white or muted cream tones for balance.
Is #821020 readable on white or black?
#821020 has a 10.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.04:1 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.