#822003 Hex Color
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A dark red with a burnt, earthy edge. #822003 leans toward maroon, and its low lightness plus muted warmth gives it a brooding, wine-cellar feel. The hex code works best as a dominant base or bold accent in autumn themes, food branding, and moody layouts. White text reads clearly on it at about 9.7:1 contrast, well past the 4.5:1 AA mark.
Questions about #822003
What is #822003 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #822003 is rgb(130, 32, 3), in HSL hsl(14, 95%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 98%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #822003?
It looks richest next to muted greens and warm creams. Try pairing it with sage for a grounded, organic feel, or a soft gold for wine and luxury branding.
Is #822003 readable on white or black?
#822003 has a 9.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.15:1 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.