#841003 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #841003 is a deep maroon with a warm, wine-like undertone. Its low lightness gives it real weight, so it works best as a dominant base or rich accent in moody branding, autumn palettes, and wine labels. White text on it reaches about 10.2:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for small body text. Pair it with muted golds or dusty blush to keep it from reading flat.
Questions about #841003
What is #841003 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #841003 is rgb(132, 16, 3), in HSL hsl(6, 96%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 98%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #841003?
#841003 pairs well with muted golds, dusty blush, and warm grays. The dark maroon base lets lighter, desaturated companions stand out, so try it with sage for a grounded, earthy palette.
Is #841003 readable on white or black?
#841003 has a 10.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.05:1 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.