#891E0D Hex Color
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Dark, muted maroon with a brick-red undertone. The hex code #891e0d is warm and heavy, so it works best as a dominant base in wine branding, autumn themes, and moody backgrounds. Its low lightness gives white text strong contrast, around 9.3:1, so small type stays readable. Pair it with sage or dusty blue to lift its gloomy depth.
Questions about #891e0d
What is #891e0d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #891e0d is rgb(137, 30, 13), in HSL hsl(8, 83%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 91%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #891e0d?
Sage, dusty blue, and soft cream all flatter #891e0d because their muted coolness balances its warm heaviness. Skip bright oranges nearby, since they muddle its brick undertone.
Is #891e0d readable on white or black?
#891e0d has a 9.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.25:1 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.