#872633 Hex Color

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#872633 is a dark maroon with muted, wine-like depth. Its low lightness gives it a serious, moody character, so it works best as a dominant base in luxury or autumn palettes rather than as fine detail. Pair it with dusty rose or muted gold to keep things warm without going brighter. White text on this hex code reaches about 8.9:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for small body text.

Questions about #872633

What is #872633 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #872633 is rgb(135, 38, 51), in HSL hsl(352, 56%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 62%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #872633?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and warm cream all flatter #872633 without competing with it. Avoid bright reds nearby, since this shade reads muddier next to vivid warm hues.
Is #872633 readable on white or black?
#872633 has a 8.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.35:1 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.