#781A06 Hex Color
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#781a06 is a dark, warm red with muted brown undertones and low lightness, giving layouts a serious, moody weight. This hex code works well as a restrained accent for wine branding, sports graphics, luxury packaging, or autumn themes. White text provides about 10.8:1 contrast, while large areas may feel heavy without lighter supporting tones.
Questions about #781a06
What is #781a06 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #781a06 is rgb(120, 26, 6), in HSL hsl(11, 90%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 95%, 53%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #781a06?
Pair #781a06 with charcoal, cream, or muted sage when you need contrast without losing its warm, grounded character. Cream supports readable text, while sage introduces restrained complementary tension for packaging, editorial layouts, and branded accents.
Is #781a06 readable on white or black?
#781a06 has a 10.77:1 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.