#7A0C0C Hex Color
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This deep, saturated red carries a serious, imposing tone that suits formal branding or moody UI backgrounds. Because it is quite dark, use it as a base color paired with cream or off-white text to maintain high readability. Avoid using it in small, low-contrast UI elements where it can appear muddy. The hex code for this color is #7a0c0c.
Questions about #7a0c0c
What is #7a0c0c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a0c0c is rgb(122, 12, 12), in HSL hsl(0, 82%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 90%, 52%.
What mood does #7a0c0c convey in branding?
This deep, imposing red creates a sense of authority, seriousness, and maturity. It avoids the urgency of brighter reds, making it effective for formal professional services, luxury editorial layouts, or moody, high-end digital environments that require a grounded and stable aesthetic.
Is #7a0c0c readable on white or black?
#7a0c0c has a 11.13:1 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.