#85293E Hex Color
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Reach for #85293e when a design needs wine-label richness. This dark maroon carries muted, warm undertones that suit luxury branding, autumn themes, and moody backgrounds. It works best as a dominant base, where white type over the hex code #85293e passes contrast checks with room to spare.
Questions about #85293e
What is #85293e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85293e is rgb(133, 41, 62), in HSL hsl(346, 53%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 53%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #85293e?
Sage green, dusty rose, and pale gold all flatter #85293e without competing with its depth. Muted teal also works if you want a cooler counterpoint that keeps the palette grounded.
Is #85293e readable on white or black?
#85293e has a 8.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.38:1 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.