#700C0C Hex Color
An intense, deep maroon with moody undertones
#700c0c is a deep, saturated maroon that carries an intense, serious weight. While it functions as a strong, moody base for branding, the color feels heavy and works best as a 10% accent. You should always pair it with white text to ensure readability, as it offers a 12.0:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this powerful red is #700c0c.
Questions about #700c0c
What is #700c0c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #700c0c is rgb(112, 12, 12), in HSL hsl(0, 81%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 89%, 56%.
How can I use #700c0c effectively in a layout?
#700c0c functions best as a restrained accent because of its heavy, saturated nature. Use it sparingly at about 10% of your total layout to add drama without overwhelming the viewer, and always pair it with clean white text for readability.
What colors pair well with #700c0c?
Is #700c0c readable on white or black?
#700c0c has a 12.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.74:1 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.