#761E0B Hex Color
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This intense, deep red carries a serious, somber mood that works best as an accent color rather than a large background. Its muted, earthy undertones provide a traditional warmth that pairs beautifully with cream or gold. Because of the high contrast, white text remains very legible against this hex code. Use #761e0b to add gravity and professional weight to formal design layouts or luxury branding.
Questions about #761e0b
What is #761e0b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #761e0b is rgb(118, 30, 11), in HSL hsl(11, 83%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 91%, 54%.
Does #761e0b work well for typography?
This deep red provides excellent readability when used as text against light backgrounds like cream or off-white. Its high contrast ensures that your copy maintains a professional, grounded appearance while remaining legible for the reader.
What colors complement #761e0b?
Is #761e0b readable on white or black?
#761e0b has a 10.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.96:1 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.