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#803028 color code is #803028. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #803028.

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#803028 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #803028 is 0.0686. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 8.86:1 against white and 2.37:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#803028 on white8.86:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#803028 on black2.37:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #8030288.86:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #8030282.37:1Fail

#803028 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #803028?+
The hex code for #803028 is #803028. In RGB it's rgb(128, 48, 40), and in HSL it's hsl(5, 52%, 33%).
What is the RGB value of #803028?+
#803028 in RGB is (128, 48, 40). Written in CSS: rgb(128, 48, 40).
What is the CMYK value of #803028?+
#803028 converts to CMYK(0%, 63%, 69%, 50%) for print. Hex equivalent is #803028.
Is #803028 a warm or cool color?+
#803028 (#803028) is a warm red — its hue sits at 5° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #803028 belong to?+
#803028 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 5°, 52%, 33% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #803028 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#803028 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 8.86:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #803028?+
The nearest Pantone match for #803028 (#803028) is 7619 C Dark Cherry, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #803028 in design

Practical guidance for using #803028 (#803028) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #803028 (#803028) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 8.9:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #803028 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #803028 (#803028) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if red runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#803028 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #803028 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#803028 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.