#871D28 Hex Color
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This deep, saturated maroon feels serious and authoritative. Because it is dark and moody, #871d28 works best as a primary accent or brand color rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted gold or cream for a traditional look. White text provides excellent readability, offering a 9.4:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this intense shade is #871d28.
Questions about #871d28
What is #871d28 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #871d28 is rgb(135, 29, 40), in HSL hsl(354, 65%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 79%, 70%, 47%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #871d28?
Is #871d28 suitable for text usage?
While #871d28 is very dark, it offers excellent readability against light backgrounds, achieving a high 9.4:1 contrast ratio when paired with white text. This makes it an effective choice for headlines or primary call-to-action buttons that need to feel authoritative and grounded.
Is #871d28 readable on white or black?
#871d28 has a 9.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.23:1 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.