#700707 Hex Color
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This deep, dark red creates an intense and serious mood. Because of its low lightness, #700707 works best as a moody background or a subtle accent rather than a primary text color. It pairs surprisingly well with muted gold or soft cream, which highlight its warmth. The hex code for this shade is #700707, a versatile choice for formal or dramatic design projects.
Questions about #700707
What is #700707 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #700707 is rgb(112, 7, 7), in HSL hsl(0, 88%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 94%, 94%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #700707 in design layouts?
#700707 pairs beautifully with soft creams or muted golds because the warmth highlights the depth of the red without overwhelming the eye. You can also ground this shade using charcoal for a more professional, high-contrast look that feels modern and balanced.
Is #700707 appropriate for text on a website?
Using #700707 as a primary text color is generally not recommended because its low lightness makes it difficult to read against most standard backgrounds. It is best reserved for accents, borders, or headers where the color can stand out without compromising accessibility requirements.
Is #700707 readable on white or black?
#700707 has a 12.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.72:1 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.