#890F0D Hex Color
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This dark, intense red carries a serious and authoritative mood. Because it is desaturated and deep, #890f0d serves best as a supporting accent or 10% highlight rather than a dominant background, where it can easily feel heavy. Pair it with soft, muted creams or metallic golds for a luxurious, traditional aesthetic. The hex code for this powerful, moody shade is #890f0d.
Questions about #890f0d
What is #890f0d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #890f0d is rgb(137, 15, 13), in HSL hsl(1, 83%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 91%, 46%.
How should I use #890f0d in a design interface?
Use #890f0d primarily as an accent rather than a dominant background color because its deep, intense saturation can feel heavy. It excels when paired with soft creams or metallic gold elements to create a sophisticated, traditional, and authoritative look.
What colors pair well with #890f0d for a balanced palette?
Is #890f0d readable on white or black?
#890f0d has a 9.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.13:1 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.