#712F36 Hex Color
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#712f36 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and low saturation. Its serious, moody character suits wine branding, formal layouts, autumn themes, and dramatic sports graphics. Use it as a supporting tone or accent beside cream, charcoal, or aged gold, since large solid areas can feel heavy. White text reads clearly on this hex code.
Questions about #712f36
What is #712f36 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #712f36 is rgb(113, 47, 54), in HSL hsl(354, 41%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 52%, 56%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #712f36?
Pair #712f36 with cream, charcoal, or aged gold for a restrained, formal palette; cream softens its depth, charcoal adds structure, and aged gold brings warmth without making the muted red feel brighter than it is.
Where does #712f36 work best?
#712f36 works well for wine-inspired branding, autumn themes, formal editorial layouts, and dramatic sports graphics because its dark, muted red base feels serious, grounded, and understated rather than bright or playful.
Is #712f36 readable on white or black?
#712f36 has a 9.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.16:1 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.