#721F2E Hex Color
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Dark and muted, this maroon sits low in lightness with a wine-like warmth. The hex code #721f2e works best as a dominant base in moody designs, wine branding, or autumn palettes. It flatters soft golds and dusty rose rather than bright primaries. White text reads at about 10.8:1 contrast, so small body copy stays legible on top.
Questions about #721f2e
What is #721f2e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #721f2e is rgb(114, 31, 46), in HSL hsl(349, 57%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 60%, 55%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #721f2e?
Muted golds, dusty rose, and cream all flatter #721f2e because their softness matches its low saturation. Bright primaries fight it, so keep accents toned down. Sage also works when you want an earthy counterpoint.
Is #721f2e readable on white or black?
#721f2e has a 10.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.95:1 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.