#741C04 Hex Color
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The hex code for this moody, darkened red is #741c04. It functions well as a grounding background in formal designs or as a bold accent. Because this shade has low lightness, it provides a sharp 11.0:1 contrast ratio with white text, which aids readability. Pair this color with muted, warm golds to prevent it from looking muddy on digital displays.
Questions about #741c04
What is #741c04 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #741c04 is rgb(116, 28, 4), in HSL hsl(13, 93%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 97%, 55%.
What colors work best with #741c04?
Since #741c04 is a dark, warm-toned red, it pairs beautifully with muted, metallic gold or creamy neutrals to keep the design from feeling too heavy. Avoid bright neons, which can clash with its sophisticated, subdued character.
Is #741c04 readable on white or black?
#741c04 has a 10.99:1 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.