#892D1D Hex Color
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Closer to dried brick than bright red, #892d1d is a dark maroon with rusty undertones. Its muted saturation and low lightness keep it moody instead of loud, which suits wine branding, autumn themes, and formal design. It works best as a dominant base, and white text passes AA on it at roughly 8.5:1 contrast. The hex code #892d1d reads warm, serious, and grounded.
Questions about #892d1d
What is #892d1d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #892d1d is rgb(137, 45, 29), in HSL hsl(9, 65%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 79%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #892d1d?
#892d1d pairs well with soft cream, muted sage, and faded denim blue, which keep its warmth in check. A pale gold accent also works for luxury or wine packaging without turning the palette muddy.
Is #892d1d readable on white or black?
#892d1d has a 8.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.45:1 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.