#71444C Hex Color
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This muted, dusty maroon feels somber and serious. Because of its low saturation and dark value, #71444c works best as a grounding accent rather than a full page background. It pairs well with soft creams or warm grays to avoid a muddy appearance. The hex code #71444c offers high contrast for white text, making it a reliable choice for readable, moody branding.
Questions about #71444c
What is #71444c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #71444c is rgb(113, 68, 76), in HSL hsl(349, 25%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 33%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #71444c?
Because of its dark value, #71444c works beautifully with warm creams, soft beiges, or light warm grays. These lighter neutrals prevent the color from feeling too heavy or muddy, keeping your overall design palette balanced and readable.
Is #71444c a suitable choice for body text?
While #71444c offers a rich, moody aesthetic, it is generally too dark and desaturated for long-form body text unless placed against a very pale background. It functions best as a sophisticated accent color for buttons, headers, or borders rather than paragraph content.
Is #71444c readable on white or black?
#71444c has a 7.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.63:1 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.