#861713 Hex Color

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#861713 is a deep maroon with muted, earthy warmth. Its low lightness keeps it serious and moody, closer to aged wine than bright fire. It works best as a dominant base in dark interfaces, wine branding, or autumn palettes, where white text reads clearly on it at about 9.8:1 contrast. Pair it with dusty sage or warm brass to keep the richness from turning flat.

Questions about #861713

What is #861713 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #861713 is rgb(134, 23, 19), in HSL hsl(2, 75%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 86%, 47%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #861713?
#861713 flatters muted sage and warm brass tones, which balance its darkness without dulling it. For higher contrast, cool navy makes the maroon read richer and deeper.
Is #861713 readable on white or black?
#861713 has a 9.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.14:1 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.