#710E12 Hex Color

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Dark and moody, #710e12 is a heavy maroon with serious, grounded undertones. This intense shade lacks the brightness of standard reds, making it an excellent choice for authoritative branding or moody UI accents rather than large backgrounds. It pairs beautifully with muted gold or cream for a traditional look. With high contrast against white text, the hex code #710e12 ensures readability for your designs.

Questions about #710e12

What is #710e12 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #710e12 is rgb(113, 14, 18), in HSL hsl(358, 78%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 84%, 56%.
What colors pair well with the deep maroon of #710e12?
This heavy shade creates a sophisticated traditional look when paired with soft cream or muted gold tones. The contrast against lighter neutrals allows the intensity of #710e12 to anchor a design without overwhelming the surrounding elements.
Is #710e12 suitable for text or background use?
While #710e12 works well as a high-impact accent or header color, it is generally too dark for primary body text. For the best accessibility, reserve this shade for buttons, borders, or backgrounds paired with high-contrast, clean white typography.
Is #710e12 readable on white or black?
#710e12 has a 11.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.77:1 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.