#751212 Hex Color
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The hex code #751212 is a dark, warm red with muted saturation and a heavy maroon cast. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, mysterious feel, while the red base adds passion and urgency. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 11.3:1 contrast, or as a restrained accent in luxury, sports, and autumn palettes.
Questions about #751212
What is #751212 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #751212 is rgb(117, 18, 18), in HSL hsl(0, 73%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 85%, 85%, 54%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #751212?
#751212 pairs well with warm ivory, muted blush, charcoal, and aged gold, which soften its heavy darkness without removing its warmth. Use the red as a dominant base, then reserve brighter accents for small areas so the palette stays controlled.
Is #751212 readable on white or black?
#751212 has a 11.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.85:1 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.