#821523 Hex Color
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This is not a bright scarlet. #821523 is a dark maroon with muted, wine-like warmth that suits luxury branding, wine labels, and autumn palettes. Its low lightness makes white text highly readable, roughly 10.1:1 contrast, so it holds up as a dominant base. The hex code #821523 can look muddy next to pure white, so pair it with cream or soft gold instead.
Questions about #821523
What is #821523 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #821523 is rgb(130, 21, 35), in HSL hsl(352, 72%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 84%, 73%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #821523?
Cream, soft gold, and muted sage flatter #821523 better than pure white, which can make it look muddy. Try it as a dominant base with gold or cream accents for luxury or wine branding.
Is #821523 readable on white or black?
#821523 has a 10.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.08:1 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.