#821C00 Hex Color
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#821c00 is a deep maroon with a heavy dose of brown, dark enough to read almost black in low light. It works well as a base for autumn themes, wine branding, or moody interfaces, and white text passes contrast checks against it easily. Pair it with muted golds or dusty blues, and use it in large doses rather than fine detail, where it can turn muddy.
Questions about #821c00
What is #821c00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #821c00 is rgb(130, 28, 0), in HSL hsl(13, 100%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 100%, 49%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #821c00?
Muted golds, dusty blues, and warm creams all flatter #821c00 without competing with it. Keep nearby colors soft or desaturated so this dark maroon stays the focal point.
Is #821c00 readable on white or black?
#821c00 has a 9.92:1 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.