#752D2B Hex Color
A somber and muted deep red
This deep, unsaturated red carries a somber, muted quality that suggests strength and seriousness. Because of its dark intensity, #752d2b works best as a primary accent or a moody background choice rather than for large blocks of text. Pair it with soft, creamy off-whites for high readability. The hex code for this powerful, traditional shade is #752d2b.
Questions about #752d2b
What is #752d2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #752d2b is rgb(117, 45, 43), in HSL hsl(2, 46%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 63%, 54%.
What colors pair best with #752d2b in a design palette?
Is #752d2b suitable for primary text on a website?
Because of its dark intensity and muted saturation, #752d2b should be avoided for long blocks of body text to prevent eye strain. It functions much better as an accent color for headlines, borders, or graphical elements where the contrast against a lighter background can be carefully managed.
Is #752d2b readable on white or black?
#752d2b has a 9.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.16:1 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.