#772E31 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #772e31 reads as a smoky maroon with wine-like depth. Its low saturation tones down the usual heat of red, leaning toward gloom and tradition instead. That restraint makes the hex code a strong dominant base for moody layouts, luxury packaging, or wine branding. White text hits about 9.5:1 contrast on it, and muted gold pairings keep things rich without going gaudy.
Questions about #772e31
What is #772e31 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #772e31 is rgb(119, 46, 49), in HSL hsl(358, 44%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 59%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #772e31?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and warm cream all flatter #772e31, since their softness matches its low saturation. For stronger contrast, try a pale sage or a slate blue as a supporting tone.
Is #772e31 a warm or cool color?
#772e31 reads warm. Its red base carries a faint brownish cast, so it feels earthy and cozy despite being dark and dim rather than bright.
Can white text be used on #772e31 for body copy?
Yes. White text on #772e31 reaches about 9.5:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for small body text. Light gray text also stays readable, though it loses some headroom.
Is #772e31 readable on white or black?
#772e31 has a 9.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.21:1 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.