#870707 Hex Color
A commanding and deep blood red
#870707 is an intense, dark red with significant weight and a serious mood. Because of its extreme depth, it functions best as an accent color rather than a dominant base in UI design. It pairs beautifully with soft creams or muted golds for a sophisticated look. White text reads clearly against this hex code, making it suitable for high-contrast, moody headings.
Questions about #870707
What is #870707 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #870707 is rgb(135, 7, 7), in HSL hsl(0, 90%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 95%, 95%, 47%.
Where does #870707 work best in a design interface?
#870707 functions most effectively as an accent color for headings, buttons, or call-to-action elements rather than a large background color. Its extreme depth can overwhelm a layout, so use it sparingly to ground your design and draw the user's eye to specific points.
Which colors pair best with #870707 for a sophisticated look?
Is #870707 readable on white or black?
#870707 has a 10.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.06:1 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.