#702225 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#702225 is a dim, desaturated red with significant depth. Its muted intensity suggests seriousness and tradition, making it a reliable choice for formal branding or moody, atmospheric designs. Because it is quite dark, use it as a base color for heavy text or backgrounds to maintain high legibility with white type. This hex code works best when paired with warm creams rather than stark, bright whites.
Questions about #702225
What is #702225 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #702225 is rgb(112, 34, 37), in HSL hsl(358, 53%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 67%, 56%.
What colors pair best with #702225?
Is #702225 readable on white or black?
#702225 has a 10.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.94:1 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.