#79000E Hex Color
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This dark, saturated maroon carries a serious, authoritative mood. Because of its low lightness, #79000e works best as a primary accent or a bold header rather than a full page background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted gold or cream tones, offering high visibility for text. Use this hex code to create visual tension in luxury branding or formal layouts that require a somber, traditional aesthetic.
Questions about #79000e
What is #79000e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #79000e is rgb(121, 0, 14), in HSL hsl(353, 100%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 88%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #79000e?
#79000e works best when paired with neutral, lighter tones that allow its depth to stand out. It creates a high-end, classic aesthetic when combined with cream or muted gold, providing necessary contrast that prevents the layout from feeling too heavy or closed in.
Is #79000e suitable for text on a white background?
Using #79000e as text on white provides excellent readability and creates a sophisticated, ink-like appearance suitable for editorial designs. Its dark saturation offers high contrast that meets accessibility standards, making it a reliable alternative to standard black for refined, formal typography.
Is #79000e readable on white or black?
#79000e has a 11.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.81:1 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.