#821A1A Hex Color
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This deep, muted red projects a serious and intense mood. Because of its darkened saturation, #821a1a works best as an accent color rather than a large background field, which can feel heavy. It pairs well with cream or light warm grays to maintain readability. The hex code is #821a1a, a strong choice for formal branding or moody, high-contrast layouts.
Questions about #821a1a
What is #821a1a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #821a1a is rgb(130, 26, 26), in HSL hsl(0, 67%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 80%, 49%.
How can I effectively use #821a1a in a UI design?
#821a1a works best as a deliberate accent color for buttons or call-to-action elements rather than a background field. Because of its intense saturation, pair it with soft cream or light warm grays to ensure your text remains perfectly legible.
Does #821a1a read as a warm or cool red?
#821a1a is firmly a warm, earthy red with deep, grounded undertones that avoid the harshness of a bright primary red. Its darkened, muted quality provides a sense of gravity and seriousness, making it feel sophisticated rather than energetic or aggressive.
Is #821a1a readable on white or black?
#821a1a has a 9.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.11:1 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.