#761A1A Hex Color
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#761a1a is a deep, muted maroon that feels serious and intense. Because of its dark, desaturated quality, it reads best as an accent color rather than a dominant background, where it can easily appear muddy. White text remains perfectly legible against this hex code, boasting a 10.9:1 contrast ratio. Use it to bring warmth and weight to formal or academic branding.
Questions about #761a1a
What is #761a1a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #761a1a is rgb(118, 26, 26), in HSL hsl(0, 64%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 78%, 54%.
How can I effectively use #761a1a in a UI design?
#761a1a functions best as a high-impact accent color rather than a large background fill, where it can easily appear muddy. Use it to draw attention to call-to-action buttons or headers while maintaining a 10.9:1 contrast ratio against white text.
What colors pair well with the deep maroon of #761a1a?
This muted shade works beautifully when paired with neutral tones like cream or light gray to balance its natural intensity. Avoid pairing it with other dark, desaturated colors to prevent the palette from feeling heavy or visually indistinct.
Is #761a1a readable on white or black?
#761a1a has a 10.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.93:1 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.