#821616 Hex Color
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Maroon is a dark, warm red with a muted, brick-like weight. The hex code #821616 sits deep enough to read almost black in shadow, yet stays rich behind white text. It suits wine branding, autumn themes, and moody backgrounds. Pair it with cream or olive for balance. At large sizes it can turn muddy, so test contrast before committing.
Questions about #821616
What is #821616 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #821616 is rgb(130, 22, 22), in HSL hsl(0, 71%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 83%, 49%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #821616?
Cream, olive, and navy all flatter #821616 without competing with its depth. Soft gold works too when you want a luxury feel. Use it as a dominant base and keep lighter tones around it for contrast.
Is #821616 readable on white or black?
#821616 has a 10.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.07:1 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.