#85213A Hex Color
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Dark red with a muted, wine-like depth, #85213a reads warm but gloomy. Its low saturation and low lightness keep it mellow, so it works best as a dominant base in moody layouts, autumn themes, or wine branding. Next to bright white it can lose its richness, so pair it with cream or soft gold instead. White text on this hex code hits about 9.2:1 contrast, comfortably past WCAG AA.
Questions about #85213a
What is #85213a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85213a is rgb(133, 33, 58), in HSL hsl(345, 60%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 56%, 48%.
What text color works on #85213a?
White text works best on #85213a, reaching about 9.2:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body text. Black text fails on this shade, so keep dark text off it.
What colors pair well with #85213a?
Soft gold, cream, and sage all flatter #85213a without fighting its muted undertone. Bright white can wash it out, so reach for warmer neutrals when building a palette.
Is #85213a readable on white or black?
#85213a has a 9.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.27:1 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.