#741E17 Hex Color
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This deep, desaturated red carries a moody and serious weight. Because it is so dark, the hex code #741e17 works best as a primary background or a subtle accent in luxury branding. It creates excellent contrast with white text, easily passing the 10.8:1 accessibility ratio. Pair this tone with muted golds or soft creams to highlight its warmth without overwhelming the composition.
Questions about #741e17
What is #741e17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #741e17 is rgb(116, 30, 23), in HSL hsl(5, 67%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 80%, 55%.
What colors pair best with #741e17 for a balanced palette?
Pair #741e17 with soft cream or muted gold to highlight its inherent warmth without overwhelming your design. These lighter neutrals provide the necessary contrast to keep the composition from feeling too heavy or closed in.
Is #741e17 readable on white or black?
#741e17 has a 10.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.94:1 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.