#770E09 Hex Color

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#770e09 is a dark, warm red with strong saturation and subtle brown undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, intense mood for wine branding, sports graphics, luxury packaging, and dramatic backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent with cream and charcoal. White text remains highly legible, offering about 11.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #770e09.

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What is #770e09 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #770e09 is rgb(119, 14, 9), in HSL hsl(3, 86%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 92%, 53%.

What colors pair well with #770e09?

#770e09 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and warm neutrals, which soften its saturated red while preserving a refined, dramatic feel in branding, packaging, editorial layouts, and accent details. Use it sparingly beside lighter tones.

Is #770e09 readable on white or black?

#770e09 has a 11.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.85:1 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.

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