#7A391D Hex Color
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#7a391d is a dark, unsaturated brown that carries a serious, grounded weight. Because of its deep tone, it excels as a sturdy background or a textural accent in moody designs. Use white text over this hex code to take advantage of its excellent 8.6:1 contrast ratio. It pairs well with soft creams, providing a sophisticated, warm alternative to black in vintage-inspired branding.
Questions about #7a391d
What is #7a391d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a391d is rgb(122, 57, 29), in HSL hsl(18, 62%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 76%, 52%.
Does #7a391d work well for website backgrounds?
Yes, #7a391d functions as an excellent, sophisticated background because it provides a strong, readable 8.6:1 contrast ratio against white text. It effectively replaces harsh black with a warmer, vintage-inspired grounding element for your page layouts.
What color palettes complement #7a391d?
Is #7a391d readable on white or black?
#7a391d has a 8.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.43:1 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.