#872C31 Hex Color
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The hex code #872c31 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, moody presence, while its rich red hue adds energy and passion. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent in luxury, sports, food, and autumn branding. White text reads clearly against this shade, including small body copy.
Questions about #872c31
What is #872c31 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #872c31 is rgb(135, 44, 49), in HSL hsl(357, 51%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 64%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #872c31?
What mood does #872c31 create in a design?
The warm brown undertones in #872c31 make it read as a warm, grounded red rather than a cool crimson, giving layouts a serious, intimate, and autumn-ready mood. Its depth also suits restrained luxury or food branding.
Is #872c31 readable on white or black?
#872c31 has a 8.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.43:1 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.