#790B05 Hex Color
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This deeply saturated red reads as serious and moody. Because it is so dark, the hex code #790b05 functions best as a sophisticated accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with soft cream or gold metallics to build a formal aesthetic. White text offers excellent legibility over this dark tone, maintaining high contrast for any UI applications.
Questions about #790b05
What is #790b05 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #790b05 is rgb(121, 11, 5), in HSL hsl(3, 92%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 91%, 96%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #790b05?
Is #790b05 suitable for background or text use?
Because #790b05 is quite dark and saturated, it works best as an accent color or a dramatic header rather than a background for large blocks of text. White text maintains excellent legibility against it, ensuring your design remains accessible and easy to read.
Is #790b05 readable on white or black?
#790b05 has a 11.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.86:1 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.