#87052A Hex Color
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Dark maroon with a wine-deep finish, #87052a reads serious and warm. Its low lightness mutes the usual heat of red, so it feels formal and moody instead of loud. The hex code works well as a dominant base in luxury or wine branding, and white text clears WCAG AA on it at roughly 10.1:1 contrast. Pair it with dusty rose or muted gold for balance.
Questions about #87052a
What is #87052a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87052a is rgb(135, 5, 42), in HSL hsl(343, 93%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 69%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #87052a?
#87052a pairs well with dusty rose and muted gold, both of which soften its depth without competing with it. Cream is another safe pick when you want a classic, formal feel.
Is #87052a readable on white or black?
#87052a has a 10.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.08:1 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.