#711015 Hex Color
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Wine labels and moody restaurant branding often land on this deep maroon. #711015 is dark and muted, with a warm, earthy red undertone that reads serious rather than loud. It holds up as a dominant base but can turn muddy next to pure white, so pair it with sage or dusty rose instead. White text on the hex code #711015 hits about 11.8:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #711015
What is #711015 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #711015 is rgb(113, 16, 21), in HSL hsl(357, 75%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 81%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #711015?
Muted greens and soft pinks flatter it best. Try sage or dusty rose for gentle contrast, or cream for a warmer, vintage feel. Bright reds and oranges tend to clash with its dark, low-saturation character.
Is #711015 readable on white or black?
#711015 has a 11.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.78:1 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.