#79021C Hex Color
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#79021c is a dark red with a wine-like depth. Its low lightness keeps it moody and formal, so it works best as a dominant base or rich accent in luxury and autumn palettes. It looks sharpest beside warm golds and soft creams, and white text on it reaches about 11.4:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for small type.
Questions about #79021c
What is #79021c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #79021c is rgb(121, 2, 28), in HSL hsl(347, 97%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 98%, 77%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #79021c?
Warm metallics like brass and soft creams flatter #79021c without dulling it. A muted sage also works, balancing its depth with a cooler, calmer counterpoint.
Is #79021c readable on white or black?
#79021c has a 11.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.83:1 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.