#77123C Hex Color
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This deep, dim berry tone carries a sophisticated edge, balancing romantic warmth with a gloomy, mysterious weight. The hex code #77123c works best as an accent color rather than a primary background, where it can easily overwhelm a layout. Pair it with soft cream or dusty beige to cut through its density and keep designs legible.
Questions about #77123c
What is #77123c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #77123c is rgb(119, 18, 60), in HSL hsl(335, 74%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 85%, 50%, 53%.
What colors pair best with #77123c?
Because #77123c is a dense and heavy berry tone, it requires lighter, neutral partners to keep a design from feeling cluttered. It pairs beautifully with soft cream or dusty beige to provide necessary contrast and visual relief.
Is #77123c suitable for large blocks of text?
This color is generally too dark and saturated for long-form reading, as it lacks sufficient contrast against standard white backgrounds. If you must use it for type, ensure it is set against a very light background to meet basic accessibility standards.
Is #77123c readable on white or black?
#77123c has a 10.84:1 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.