#870000 Hex Color
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Chanticleer is a dark, saturated red that leans into moody, traditional territory. Because of its low lightness, this color works best as an accent or a bold container for white text, which remains highly readable against it. Pair #870000 with soft creams or warm grays to keep the intensity grounded. The hex code for this powerful, confident red is #870000.
About Chanticleer
Beet juice left too long on the stove
What does chanticleer mean?
Chanticleer often reads as formal, reserved, and serious. Its very low lightness and muted saturation make it feel heavy and enclosed, like a room lit by a single lamp.
Where you see chanticleer
- dried blood
- dark red brick
- cabernet wine
- maroon velvet curtains
- roasted beets
What it works for
Use it for accents that should feel grounded and somber, such as wine labels, book covers, and autumn packaging.
What colors go with chanticleer?
Cream #fffdd0The pale warmth lifts all that darkness without making the red look brighter than it is.Dusty Rose #b56f76The softened pink shares its red base but adds the airiness this color lacks.Olive #808000The muted green sits opposite on the wheel, so both colors look richer together.Camel #c19a6bThe warm tan keeps things earthy and keeps the deep red from feeling stiff.
Questions about Chanticleer
What is the hex code for Chanticleer?
Chanticleer is #870000. In RGB that is rgb(135, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 47%.
Is Chanticleer readable on white or black?
Chanticleer has a 10.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.03:1 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.