#781F1B Hex Color
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This deep, desaturated red carries a moody, serious weight. Its heavy, muted character makes it ideal for traditional branding or accents that require authority rather than bright energy. Use #781f1b sparingly, as it can feel muddy if applied across large backgrounds. For high readability, white text is the best choice, as it maintains an excellent contrast ratio against this dark, intense shade.
Questions about #781f1b
What is #781f1b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #781f1b is rgb(120, 31, 27), in HSL hsl(3, 63%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 78%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #781f1b?
Is #781f1b suitable for large background areas?
Using #781f1b as a full-page background often feels muddy and can strain the eyes due to its intense, dark saturation. It functions much better as a targeted accent color, an border, or a strong button element where it can hold focus.
Is #781f1b readable on white or black?
#781f1b has a 10.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.01:1 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.