#750A08 Hex Color
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This dark, saturated red carries a serious, traditional weight that feels both moody and grounded. Because of its intensity, #750a08 functions best as a dominant background or a statement accent rather than a primary text color. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to balance its shadowy nature. The hex code for this deep maroon shade is #750a08, offering excellent contrast for white typography.
Questions about #750a08
What is #750a08 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #750a08 is rgb(117, 10, 8), in HSL hsl(1, 87%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 91%, 93%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #750a08?
Soft creams and muted golds provide the best balance for the intense, shadowy nature of #750a08. Because this red is so dark, pairing it with off-white or beige creates high contrast that makes the red pop without overwhelming the layout.
Is #750a08 suitable for text usage?
Avoid using #750a08 as a primary color for small body text because its low luminance can make it difficult to read against most backgrounds. It works far more effectively as an accent for bold headers, buttons, or decorative design elements.
Is #750a08 readable on white or black?
#750a08 has a 11.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.80:1 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.