#781515 Hex Color
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#781515 is a dark, warm red with rich saturation and subtle brown undertones, giving it a serious, dramatic presence. The hex code works well as a supporting tone or bold accent in luxury, wine, sports, and autumn palettes. Pair it with cream or muted gold for contrast. White text reads clearly, with about 11.0:1 contrast, making it suitable for small body text.
Questions about #781515
What is #781515 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #781515 is rgb(120, 21, 21), in HSL hsl(0, 70%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 83%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #781515?
Cream and muted gold pair especially well with #781515, softening its dark warmth while preserving a rich, upscale feel. Charcoal can support it in restrained palettes, while white provides the clearest high-contrast accent.
Is #781515 a warm or cool color?
#781515 reads as a warm red because its deep red base is softened by subtle brown undertones. Its strong saturation and low lightness create a serious, dramatic mood suited to luxury, wine-inspired, sports, and autumn-themed designs.
Is #781515 readable on white or black?
#781515 has a 10.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.91:1 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.