#780202 Hex Color
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This dark, oxblood red projects intense, formal strength. Because it is so deep, #780202 functions best as a 10 percent accent rather than a primary background. It pairs elegantly with soft creams or metallics to anchor a design. Accessibility is excellent, as white text remains readable against this hex code. Avoid using it in large blocks to keep the layout from feeling overly heavy.
Questions about #780202
What is #780202 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #780202 is rgb(120, 2, 2), in HSL hsl(0, 97%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 98%, 98%, 53%.
How should I use #780202 in a user interface?
Apply #780202 sparingly as a 10 percent accent color to maintain visual balance and prevent the layout from feeling heavy. It creates an excellent, high-contrast anchor when paired with light cream or soft metallic backgrounds.
Is #780202 readable on white or black?
#780202 has a 11.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.80:1 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.