#871E04 Hex Color
Moody red with earthy warmth
The dark red color #871e04 has high saturation, low lightness, and warm brown undertones. It creates a serious, moody backdrop for luxury, food, sports, and autumn branding, though large areas can feel heavy. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which achieves about 9.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #871e04.
Questions about #871e04
What is #871e04 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #871e04 is rgb(135, 30, 4), in HSL hsl(12, 94%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 97%, 47%.
Is #871e04 a warm or cool color?
#871e04 reads as a warm, serious red because its deep red base is tempered by brown undertones. It creates a grounded, dramatic mood that fits autumn palettes, premium packaging, food branding, and bold sports visuals.
What colors pair well with #871e04?
Pair #871e04 with cream, warm beige, muted gold, or charcoal for balanced palettes; lighter neutrals soften its weight, while charcoal creates a more dramatic, high-end feel.
Is #871e04 readable on white or black?
#871e04 has a 9.46:1 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.