#70020F Hex Color
Intense dark maroon with formal authority
This dark, saturated red conveys intense warmth and formal authority. Because it is so deep, #70020f can easily overwhelm a layout if used as a primary background. It works best as a 10% accent or for elegant, moody typography where high contrast is required. White text provides excellent readability against this rich shade. The hex code for this intense maroon is #70020f.
Questions about #70020f
What is #70020f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #70020f is rgb(112, 2, 15), in HSL hsl(353, 96%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 98%, 87%, 56%.
How should I use #70020f in web design?
#70020f functions best as a small, deliberate accent or for bold typography rather than large background areas. Because of its extreme depth, use it sparingly to avoid overwhelming your layout, pairing it with plenty of white space for balance.
What colors pair well with #70020f?
Is #70020f readable on white or black?
#70020f has a 12.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.70:1 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.