#7A0A1C Hex Color
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Wine labels, luxury packaging, and moody hero sections often reach for a maroon like #7a0a1c. This hex code sits deep and muted on the red scale, so it works best as a dominant base with white text, which reaches about 11.1:1 contrast. Pair it with muted gold or sage for autumn and formal palettes. Keep bright accents minimal or the mix reads muddy.
Questions about #7a0a1c
What is #7a0a1c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a0a1c is rgb(122, 10, 28), in HSL hsl(350, 85%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 92%, 77%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #7a0a1c?
Muted gold, sage, and cream all flatter #7a0a1c without competing with its depth. Skip bright oranges and pinks, since they clash with the color's dark, low-saturation character.
Is #7a0a1c readable on white or black?
#7a0a1c has a 11.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.88:1 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.