#850923 Hex Color
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This deep, saturated crimson carries a serious and intense weight. Because it is so dark, #850923 works best as a primary branding color or an accent rather than a background for small text. It pairs well with cream or light metallics to keep the design from feeling muddy. The hex code #850923 offers enough contrast for white text, making it a bold choice for high-impact displays.
Questions about #850923
What is #850923 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #850923 is rgb(133, 9, 35), in HSL hsl(347, 87%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 93%, 74%, 48%.
Which color palettes work best with #850923?
Is #850923 readable on white or black?
#850923 has a 10.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.06:1 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.