#740C44 Hex Color
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This deep, muted berry tone feels serious and moody. Because it is quite dark, #740c44 works best as a primary base or a bold accent color rather than fine text. It pairs well with cream or light gold, creating a sophisticated contrast that avoids the typical sweetness of brighter pinks. White text remains highly readable over this hex code, ensuring accessibility for interface backgrounds.
Questions about #740c44
What is #740c44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #740c44 is rgb(116, 12, 68), in HSL hsl(328, 81%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 41%, 55%.
What colors pair well with the deep berry #740c44?
#740c44 creates a sophisticated, balanced contrast when paired with creamy off-whites or soft metallic golds. Using cream or light beige prevents the darkness of the berry tone from feeling overwhelming while maintaining a readable and accessible interface design.
Is #740c44 a good choice for interface backgrounds?
This shade works effectively as a bold, moody background choice because it offers high readability for standard white text. It provides a striking, serious atmosphere that feels much more unique and intentional than standard navy or charcoal alternatives.
Is #740c44 readable on white or black?
#740c44 has a 11.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.87:1 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.