#731E02 Hex Color
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This deep, dim red carries a warm, muddy character that commands attention. Because it is so dark, it functions best as a dominant base for moody, atmospheric designs or a strong accent rather than small text. It pairs well with cream tones, which soften its intensity. The hex code for this powerful, earthy shade is #731e02.
Questions about #731e02
What is #731e02 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #731e02 is rgb(115, 30, 2), in HSL hsl(15, 97%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 98%, 55%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #731e02?
#731e02 works best when balanced against lighter, neutral tones to keep the design from feeling too heavy. Cream, soft beige, or warm gray provide the necessary contrast to let this rich, earthy red stand out as an accent.
Is #731e02 suitable for text?
Because of its very dark value, #731e02 is generally poor for small body text as it lacks sufficient contrast against most backgrounds. Reserve this deep shade for large headers or bold design elements where legibility remains high.
Is #731e02 readable on white or black?
#731e02 has a 10.96:1 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.