#76080C Hex Color
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Dark and dense, #76080c is a highly saturated warm red with a shadowed maroon cast. Its low lightness creates a serious, intense mood suited to luxury, sports, wine, and formal branding. Use it as a supporting tone with ivory or muted teal. White text has about 11.6:1 contrast, making this hex code strong for headings and UI panels.
Questions about #76080c
What is #76080c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #76080c is rgb(118, 8, 12), in HSL hsl(358, 87%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 93%, 90%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #76080c?
What mood does #76080c create?
#76080c reads as a serious, intense warm red, with low lightness and a maroon cast that suggests luxury, confidence, ceremony, and controlled energy rather than a bright or playful mood.
Where does #76080c work well in a design?
#76080c works well for luxury, wine, sports, and formal branding, especially as a background, accent, heading, or panel color paired with lighter neutrals for a polished, high-impact result without overwhelming the layout.
Is #76080c readable on white or black?
#76080c has a 11.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.81:1 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.