#71383F Hex Color

Oxblood Red #71383f pairs well with warm ivory, sand, and charcoal, which balance its dark red-brown weight without competing with its muted finish across backgrounds, typography, or supporting accents in a visual system. Use ivory for softer luxury layouts and charcoal for a more grounded academic feel.

Oxblood Red #71383f reads as a warm, subdued red because its red base is softened by brown undertones, giving it an earthy appearance rather than the crisp, blue-leaning feel of cooler reds. It can feel richer and more formal than brighter reds.

Oxblood Red #71383f has strong contrast with white, measuring about 9:1, so white text generally clears WCAG AA's 4.5:1 threshold for normal text when font size and spacing support comfortable reading. Very small or thin type still needs care.