#730220 Hex Color
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This deep, moody red sits on the border of burgundy and black. Because it is so dark, #730220 carries significant intensity and weight. It works best as a 10% accent color for branding or small UI elements, as it can overwhelm a layout if overused. Pair it with soft cream or light gray to maintain high readability, as white text pops clearly against it.
Questions about #730220
What is #730220 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #730220 is rgb(115, 2, 32), in HSL hsl(344, 97%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 98%, 72%, 55%.
What colors pair best with the deep red of #730220?
Because #730220 is so dark and saturated, it looks best with neutral tones that provide visual relief. Soft cream or light gray creates the necessary contrast to make the text readable while letting this moody shade stand out.
How should I use #730220 in UI design?
Limit #730220 to roughly 10% of your layout, such as for buttons, call-to-action headers, or small brand accents. Using it as a primary background color often makes a layout feel cramped, but as a highlight, it provides professional, grounded intensity.
Is #730220 readable on white or black?
#730220 has a 11.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.75:1 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.