#822140 Hex Color

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This deep, moody pink feels serious and sophisticated rather than sweet. It is a dense, warm shade that works best as a primary branding color or a bold background for dark mode interfaces. Because of its intense saturation, pair it with muted metallics or cream tones to avoid visual clutter. The hex code for this color is #822140.

Questions about #822140

What is #822140 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #822140 is rgb(130, 33, 64), in HSL hsl(341, 60%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 51%, 49%.
What colors pair best with #822140?
Because of its intense, dense saturation, #822140 works best when balanced against softer, neutral tones like cream or light beige. You can also pair it with muted metallics to add depth without creating overwhelming visual clutter in your interface.
Is #822140 readable on white or black?
#822140 has a 9.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.24:1 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.