#890423 Hex Color
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Not a bright cherry red, #890423 is a deep maroon with muted saturation and very low lightness. That weight makes it a strong dominant base for luxury or autumn designs, though it reads muddy in fine detail. It flatters muted gold and dusty rose far more than pure white. The hex code #890423 gives white text about 10:1 contrast, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #890423
What is #890423 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #890423 is rgb(137, 4, 35), in HSL hsl(346, 94%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 97%, 74%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #890423?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and sage all flatter #890423 without stealing its depth. Because the shade is so dark and desaturated, softer neighbors read better against it than bright, saturated ones.
Is #890423 readable on white or black?
#890423 has a 9.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.10:1 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.