#832C16
A dark, vivid red closely aligning with Maroon.
About #832C16
The precise color #832C16 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Maroon. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 131, 44, and 22.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 66% magenta, 83% yellow, and 49% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#832C16
RGB131, 44, 22
HSL12.1°, 71.2%, 30.0%
CMYK0%, 66%, 83%, 49%
HSV12.1°, 83.2%, 51.4%
LAB31.1, 36.3, 33.2
XYZ10.4, 6.7, 1.5
Decimal8596502
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
8.99:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.34:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.59:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.99:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #832C16;
}
.text-color {
color: #832C16;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #832C16;
}