#86172F Hex Color
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#86172f is a saturated, dark red with a serious, traditional character. Due to its low lightness, this hex code excels as a moody background or a 10% accent in formal branding. It maintains a 9.6:1 contrast ratio with white text, ensuring great readability for UI. Avoid using it in massive, flat blocks, as the intensity feels overwhelming without a lighter neutral to provide balance.
Questions about #86172f
What is #86172f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #86172f is rgb(134, 23, 47), in HSL hsl(347, 71%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 65%, 47%.
What color schemes work best with #86172f?
Because #86172f is a saturated, intense red, it balances best with cooler, desaturated neutrals like charcoal or light stone grays. These pairings prevent the red from becoming visually exhausting while maintaining its sophisticated, moody impact in your interface or print design.
Is #86172f readable on white or black?
#86172f has a 9.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.17:1 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.