#821D1D Hex Color
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#821d1d is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and enough saturation to retain energy. Its low lightness creates a serious, moody feel suited to luxury, wine, academic, and formal branding. Use it as a dominant background with warm cream accents; white text remains highly readable at about 9.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #821d1d.
Questions about #821d1d
What is #821d1d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #821d1d is rgb(130, 29, 29), in HSL hsl(0, 64%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 78%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #821d1d?
#821d1d pairs well with warm cream, ivory, and muted gold for a polished palette, while pale sage or dusty blue adds restrained contrast without making the deep red feel overly bright.
What mood does #821d1d create?
#821d1d reads as a serious, moody warm red because its low lightness and brown undertones reduce brightness while preserving saturation, making it well suited to luxury, wine, academic, and formal visual identities.
Is #821d1d readable on white or black?
#821d1d has a 9.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.14:1 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.