#782F40 Hex Color
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This heavy, desaturated maroon carries a somber, serious tone. The hex code for this shade is #782f40. It serves best as a bold accent rather than a primary background to avoid muddying your layout. Because it offers a 9.2:1 contrast ratio with white, small text remains perfectly legible. Pair it with soft creams or light greys to keep your composition from feeling too oppressive.
Questions about #782f40
What is #782f40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #782f40 is rgb(120, 47, 64), in HSL hsl(346, 44%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 47%, 53%.
Does #782f40 work well for website text?
#782f40 provides a 9.2:1 contrast ratio against white backgrounds, making it an excellent choice for small, legible body text. Its heavy, muted character ensures that your typography remains professional and grounded without causing the visual strain associated with brighter reds.
What colors pair best with #782f40?
This deep, somber shade creates the most balanced compositions when paired with cream or light grey neutrals. These lighter tones prevent the richness of #782f40 from feeling too oppressive or muddying the overall visual hierarchy of your layout.
Is #782f40 readable on white or black?
#782f40 has a 9.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.27:1 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.