#870B1C Hex Color
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This dark, muted red commands attention without needing brightness. Because of its deep saturation, #870b1c functions best as a sophisticated accent color rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted gold or cool slate gray, which offset its inherent intensity. White text remains perfectly legible against this hex code, making it a strong choice for formal, high-contrast branding or moody design elements.
Questions about #870b1c
What is #870b1c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #870b1c is rgb(135, 11, 28), in HSL hsl(352, 85%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 92%, 79%, 47%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors complement #870b1c?
To balance the intensity of #870b1c, pair it with neutral slate gray or warm metallic gold. These colors ground the deep red, allowing it to act as a sophisticated focal point without overwhelming your design layout or typography.
Is #870b1c suitable for large blocks of text?
Using #870b1c for large blocks of text is generally not recommended as its high saturation can cause eye strain over time. It functions much better as a primary accent or header color paired with white or very light backgrounds.
Is #870b1c readable on white or black?
#870b1c has a 10.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.09:1 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.