#7A171A Hex Color
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This dark, muted red carries a heavy, serious presence that leans into tradition. Because #7a171a is so deep, it works best as a 10% accent color rather than a large background, where it can easily overwhelm a layout. It pairs well with crisp cream or soft gray, which helps lift the color without washing it out. The hex code for this moody shade is #7a171a.
Questions about #7a171a
What is #7a171a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a171a is rgb(122, 23, 26), in HSL hsl(358, 68%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 79%, 52%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
How should I effectively use #7a171a in a layout?
#7a171a works best as a deliberate 10% accent color rather than a primary background shade. Because it is so deep and saturated, using it sparingly prevents the color from overwhelming your design and keeps the visual hierarchy clear.
What colors pair well with #7a171a for a balanced palette?
This deep, serious red pairs beautifully with cream or soft gray to create contrast without appearing harsh. These neutral tones lift the heaviness of #7a171a, providing a crisp, sophisticated backdrop that allows the richness of the red to stand out.
Is #7a171a readable on white or black?
#7a171a has a 10.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.96:1 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.