#7A2320 Hex Color
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The hex code #7a2320 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, moody feel suited to wine branding, formal layouts, and autumn themes. Use it as a strong background with white text, which reaches about 10.1:1 contrast, or apply it as an accent beside cream and muted gold.
Questions about #7a2320
What is #7a2320 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a2320 is rgb(122, 35, 32), in HSL hsl(2, 58%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 74%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #7a2320?
#7a2320 pairs well with cream, muted gold, charcoal, and soft beige because these subdued tones balance its dark red base and warm brown undertones without creating harsh contrast or visual noise.
Does #7a2320 look warm or cool?
#7a2320 reads as a warm red because its dark base shifts toward brown rather than blue, giving it an earthy undertone and a grounded, autumnal appearance suited to restrained, formal palettes. Its low lightness keeps the mood serious.
Is #7a2320 readable on white or black?
#7a2320 has a 10.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.08:1 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.