#87001B Hex Color
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This dark, saturated crimson carries a serious tone with its intense, moody undertones. While it can function as a full background, it shines best as an accent color in formal branding or high-contrast sports design. White text remains perfectly legible against this shade, offering excellent accessibility for UI elements. The hex code for this deep red is #87001b.
Questions about #87001b
What is #87001b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87001b is rgb(135, 0, 27), in HSL hsl(348, 100%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 80%, 47%.
How can #87001b be used effectively in interface design?
#87001b serves best as a high-impact accent color for buttons, alerts, or headers because its extreme darkness ensures that white text remains perfectly legible. Avoid using it for large blocks of body text to prevent visual fatigue.
Does #87001b lean warm or cool in color theory?
This shade of crimson is distinctly warm but carries a moody, serious undertone that separates it from standard primary reds. It acts as a grounding element, pairing surprisingly well with cool-toned slate or crisp neutrals.
Is #87001b readable on white or black?
#87001b has a 10.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.04:1 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.