#761B20 Hex Color
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#761b20 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and a serious, grounded presence. Its low lightness creates a moody sense of depth, passion, and strength, making it effective for wine, luxury, sports, and formal branding. Use the hex code #761b20 as a supporting tone with ivory or dusty blue. White text remains highly legible on this color.
Questions about #761b20
What is #761b20 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #761b20 is rgb(118, 27, 32), in HSL hsl(357, 63%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 77%, 73%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #761b20?
The strongest pairings for #761b20 include ivory for soft contrast and dusty blue for a cooler counterpoint, while muted beige or warm gray can extend its grounded, formal palette without making the composition feel too heavy.
Is #761b20 warm or cool?
#761b20 reads as a warm red because its red base is softened by brown undertones, giving it a grounded, formal character rather than the bright energy of a clear scarlet or orange-red.
Is #761b20 readable on white or black?
#761b20 has a 10.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.94:1 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.