#790F14 Hex Color
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Dark and warm, #790f14 is a rich red with subtle brown undertones and strong visual weight. Its low lightness creates a serious, moody presence suited to wine branding, formal layouts, sports graphics, and autumn palettes. Use the hex code as a dominant base with cream or pale gray; white text reaches about 11.1:1 contrast for readable interfaces.
Questions about #790f14
What is #790f14 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #790f14 is rgb(121, 15, 20), in HSL hsl(357, 78%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 83%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #790f14?
#790f14 pairs well with cream, pale gray, and muted gold accents, which soften its dark red base without competing with its warmth for a balanced, refined look in editorial layouts, packaging, and autumn-inspired palettes. Use one light neutral as the main background and keep stronger accents to small details.
Is #790f14 readable on white or black?
#790f14 has a 11.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.89:1 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.