#870008 Hex Color
Sophisticated dark red with dramatic intensity
This intense, dark red carries a heavy, moody weight suitable for formal branding or dramatic accent details. While too overwhelming as a large background, #870008 works well for text or borders when paired with soft cream or light gray. White text offers excellent readability against this hex code, ensuring your design choices remain accessible while maintaining a serious, authoritative presence.
Questions about #870008
What is #870008 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #870008 is rgb(135, 0, 8), in HSL hsl(356, 100%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 94%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #870008?
This deep red looks grounded when paired with neutral tones like cream or light gray. Using these lighter shades provides the necessary contrast to balance the heavy, moody intensity of #870008, making it highly effective for text and formal graphic design accents.
Is #870008 suitable for large background areas?
No, #870008 is generally too intense for full-page backgrounds as it can strain the eyes and overwhelm the viewer. It functions much better when reserved for smaller design elements like borders, buttons, or type, where it can provide an authoritative and serious focal point.
Is #870008 readable on white or black?
#870008 has a 10.32:1 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.