#850303 Hex Color
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The hex code #850303 is a dark, warm red with a maroon-leaning depth. Its low lightness creates a serious, intense mood suited to formal branding, wine packaging, sports graphics, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a strong accent or dominant base with restraint, since large areas can feel heavy. White text reads clearly against it, meeting WCAG AA body-text contrast.
Questions about #850303
What is #850303 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #850303 is rgb(133, 3, 3), in HSL hsl(0, 96%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 98%, 98%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #850303?
#850303 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted sage because those tones soften its dense red depth without competing for attention. Use cream for readable contrast and sage for a restrained, earthy palette.
Is #850303 readable on white or black?
#850303 has a 10.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.01:1 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.