#76082E Hex Color
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This deep, moody maroon sits between shadow and saturation. It carries a heavy, serious presence that works best as an accent color rather than a large background. The hex code for this shade is #76082e. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to cut its intensity. Because it offers strong contrast against white, use it for bold typography or structured design elements where authority matters.
Questions about #76082e
What is #76082e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #76082e is rgb(118, 8, 46), in HSL hsl(339, 87%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 93%, 61%, 54%.
What colors pair best with #76082e?
The intense, moody nature of #76082e benefits from neutral pairings that soften its heavy presence. Use a soft cream or muted gold to balance its saturation, as these lighter tones prevent the color from feeling overwhelming when used in branding or layout.
How should #76082e be used in interface design?
Treat #76082e as an accent color for text, headers, or call-to-action buttons rather than a background. Its high contrast against white makes it perfect for adding authoritative visual weight to critical elements without cluttering the screen or tiring the eyes.
Is #76082e readable on white or black?
#76082e has a 11.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.84:1 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.