#821621 Hex Color
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Dark and rich, #821621 is a warm red with strong saturation and a deep maroon cast. Its serious, intense character suits luxury branding, sports graphics, wine packaging, and autumn palettes. Use it as a dominant background or bold accent with cream and warm gray. White text remains highly readable. The hex code for this color is #821621.
Questions about #821621
What is #821621 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #821621 is rgb(130, 22, 33), in HSL hsl(354, 71%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 75%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #821621?
#821621 pairs especially well with cream, warm gray, charcoal, and muted gold, which balance its saturated maroon warmth without competing for attention; use lighter neutrals for backgrounds and the red as a focused accent.
Is #821621 readable on white or black?
#821621 has a 10.06:1 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.