#870F02 Hex Color
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#870f02 is a dark, warm red with high saturation and subtle brown undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood, while the rich red retains energy and urgency. Use it as a dominant background with warm cream accents, or for bold headings and formal branding. White text has strong contrast here. The hex code for this shade is #870f02.
Questions about #870f02
What is #870f02 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #870f02 is rgb(135, 15, 2), in HSL hsl(6, 97%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 99%, 47%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #870f02?
#870f02 pairs well with warm cream and muted beige, which soften its deep red intensity, while white creates crisp contrast and charcoal supports a restrained, formal palette in surrounding layouts.
What mood does #870f02 create?
#870f02 reads as a serious, warm, and intense red because its low lightness and brown undertones temper its energy while keeping it grounded rather than brightly playful in visual applications. It works well for formal branding, bold headings, rich backgrounds, and accents that need urgency without bright scarlet.
Is #870f02 readable on white or black?
#870f02 has a 10.00:1 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.