#7A3139 Hex Color
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This desaturated, dark red feels grounded and serious. Because of its muted intensity, #7a3139 works best as an accent color or a sophisticated secondary tone in branding rather than a full page background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted gold or cool slate greys to balance its inherent warmth. The hex code for this moody shade is #7a3139, which maintains readable contrast with white text.
Questions about #7a3139
What is #7a3139 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a3139 is rgb(122, 49, 57), in HSL hsl(353, 43%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 53%, 52%.
What colors pair best with #7a3139?
The muted intensity of #7a3139 harmonizes beautifully with slate greys or muted gold tones, which balance its inherent warmth. Avoid pairing it with high-contrast, neon hues that could overwhelm its grounded and serious aesthetic.
Is #7a3139 suitable for text backgrounds?
Because #7a3139 is a dark, desaturated red, it generally maintains high readability when paired with white or very light cream text. However, avoid using it as a large-scale background color because it can feel heavy and visually intense.
Is #7a3139 readable on white or black?
#7a3139 has a 9.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.32:1 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.