#7A2204 Hex Color

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Close to rust or aged brick, this dark maroon sits low in lightness with a warm brown undertone. #7a2204 works best as a dominant base in moody layouts and wine branding, and it flatters sage green better than plain white. White text reads clearly on it at about 10.2:1 contrast.

Questions about #7a2204

What is #7a2204 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a2204 is rgb(122, 34, 4), in HSL hsl(15, 94%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 97%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #7a2204?
Muted greens, warm creams, and deep blues flatter its brown undertone best. #7a2204 sits comfortably next to sage in earthy palettes, and a dark navy gives it a richer edge than pairing with white.
Is #7a2204 readable on white or black?
#7a2204 has a 10.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.05:1 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.