#850505 Hex Color
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#850505 is a dark, saturated red with warm maroon undertones and a serious, dramatic presence. Its low lightness gives branding, sports graphics, wine labels, and formal layouts a sense of power and urgency. Use it as a strong accent or dominant base with warm neutrals; white text remains highly readable, with about 10.4:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #850505.
Questions about #850505
What is #850505 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #850505 is rgb(133, 5, 5), in HSL hsl(0, 93%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 96%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #850505?
Pair #850505 with warm neutrals, cream, charcoal, or muted gold to balance its saturated red and preserve a serious, polished character across branding, editorial layouts, packaging, and interface accents without making the palette feel harsh.
What mood does #850505 create?
#850505 reads as warm, serious, and dramatic because its saturated red is deepened by maroon undertones, making it a strong choice for wine labels, sports graphics, formal branding, and high-impact accents.
Is #850505 readable on white or black?
#850505 has a 10.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.02:1 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.