#871C37 Hex Color
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Reach for maroon when a design needs warmth without brightness. #871c37 sits low in lightness with a muted, wine-like cast, so it reads moody rather than loud. It holds up as a dominant background for luxury or autumn layouts, and the hex code gives white text about 9.3:1 contrast, well past AA for body copy. Pair it with soft gold or dusty rose. Next to pure white it can flatten.
Questions about #871c37
What is #871c37 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #871c37 is rgb(135, 28, 55), in HSL hsl(345, 66%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 79%, 59%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #871c37?
Soft gold, dusty rose, and warm cream flatter #871c37 because its muted, wine-like warmth rewards neighbors with similar softness. Harsh neons and very bright pastels tend to fight its low lightness.
Is #871c37 readable on white or black?
#871c37 has a 9.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.25:1 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.