#7A2721 Hex Color
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This deep, earthy red feels muted and serious, avoiding the harshness of brighter crimson tones. Because it is so dark, use #7a2721 as a sophisticated accent color rather than a large background to keep designs legible. White text creates excellent contrast against this shade. The hex code for this moody red is #7a2721, making it a strong choice for formal branding or restrained, elegant color palettes.
Questions about #7a2721
What is #7a2721 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a2721 is rgb(122, 39, 33), in HSL hsl(4, 57%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 73%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #7a2721 in a design?
This deep red looks best when paired with neutral, lighter tones like cream or soft beige to balance its intensity. For a more sophisticated, high-contrast look, incorporate dark charcoal or crisp white accents to ground the design.
Is #7a2721 readable on white or black?
#7a2721 has a 9.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.13:1 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.