#850D0D Hex Color

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The hex code #850d0d is a dark, warm red with high saturation and maroon undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, intense mood suited to sports branding, autumn palettes, dramatic backgrounds, and luxury designs. Use it as a supporting tone or accent with cream and charcoal. White text remains highly legible at about 10.2:1 contrast.

Questions about #850d0d

What is #850d0d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #850d0d is rgb(133, 13, 13), in HSL hsl(0, 82%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 90%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #850d0d?
The hex color #850d0d pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted gold, which balance its intense maroon-red character for warm, restrained, or luxurious palettes without taking attention away from the deep red.
Is #850d0d readable on white or black?
#850d0d 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.