#871D19 Hex Color
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A cross between dried blood and dark brick, #871d19 is a muted maroon with warm, earthy undertones. Its low lightness makes it a strong dominant base for moody layouts, and white text reaches about 9.5:1 contrast, well past AA. Pair it with cream or olive to keep it from reading flat. The hex code suits wine branding, autumn palettes, and formal design.
Questions about #871d19
What is #871d19 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #871d19 is rgb(135, 29, 25), in HSL hsl(2, 69%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 79%, 81%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #871d19?
Cream, warm beige, and olive keep #871d19 looking rich without competing with it. Gold or brass accents also flatter it in luxury or wine branding contexts.
Is #871d19 dark enough for white text?
Yes. White text on #871d19 reaches about 9.5:1 contrast, roughly double the 4.5:1 WCAG AA minimum, so small body text stays readable on this background.
Is #871d19 readable on white or black?
#871d19 has a 9.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.21:1 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.