#700000 Hex Color
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This deep, dim red carries a heavy, serious presence that demands attention. Because of its intensity, #700000 works best as an accent color rather than a primary background, where it can easily feel overwhelming. It pairs beautifully with soft creams or metallics, providing a sophisticated contrast. The hex code for this moody shade is #700000, a solid choice for branding requiring strength and traditional authority.
Questions about #700000
What is #700000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #700000 is rgb(112, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 56%.
Where does #700000 work best in design?
#700000 acts as a powerful accent color rather than a primary background because of its heavy, intense nature. It thrives when paired with soft creams or cool metallics to create a sharp, sophisticated visual contrast.
Is #700000 considered a warm or cool red?
This shade is definitively a warm, deep red that leans toward a traditional burgundy aesthetic. Its high intensity makes it feel grounded and serious, effectively anchoring lighter, more airy color palettes without overpowering them entirely.
Is #700000 readable on white or black?
#700000 has a 12.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.68:1 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.