#731D10 Hex Color
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Darker than brick red and closer to old wine, this muted maroon carries a shadowed, earthy warmth. Use the hex code #731d10 as a dominant base in moody branding or autumn layouts, or as an accent against cream. White text reads clearly on it at about 11:1 contrast. Next to plain white it can look muddy, so warm neutrals flatter it more.
Questions about #731d10
What is #731d10 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #731d10 is rgb(115, 29, 16), in HSL hsl(8, 76%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 86%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #731d10?
#731d10 pairs best with muted warm neutrals like cream, sage, and soft gold, which lift its shadowed undertone without fighting it. Charcoal also works when you want a darker palette. Skip bright blues, they clash with its warmth.
Is #731d10 readable on white or black?
#731d10 has a 10.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.91:1 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.