#771A1A Hex Color
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A deeply saturated, dark red, #771a1a carries a serious and intense presence. It functions best as an accent color rather than a dominant background, as its heavy saturation can easily overwhelm a layout. Pair it with soft, muted grays or creams to prevent it from feeling too aggressive. This hex code provides excellent contrast for white text, ensuring readability in dark mode designs.
Questions about #771a1a
What is #771a1a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #771a1a is rgb(119, 26, 26), in HSL hsl(0, 64%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 78%, 53%.
What colors pair best with #771a1a?
Because #771a1a is such a heavy, dark red, it benefits significantly from neutral pairings like soft creams or muted, cool-toned grays to balance its intensity. These lighter, softer colors prevent the deep red from overpowering your design while maintaining a professional aesthetic.
Is #771a1a suitable for text usage?
#771a1a provides excellent contrast against white backgrounds, making it a viable choice for text in specific branding scenarios where legibility is maintained. Always test the specific font size and weight against your background to ensure it meets accessibility standards for your audience.
Is #771a1a readable on white or black?
#771a1a 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.