#7A3940 Hex Color

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#7a3940 is a muted, deep red with a dusty, matte quality. It feels serious and understated, making it a strong choice for moody brand palettes or formal backgrounds. Because of its dark saturation, white text reads with excellent clarity against it, reaching an 8.4:1 contrast ratio. Use this hex code as a base color when you need a grounded, traditional tone.

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What is #7a3940 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #7a3940 is rgb(122, 57, 64), in HSL hsl(354, 36%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 48%, 52%.

What color palettes complement #7a3940?

This muted red pairs best with neutral tones like soft beige or warm cream to balance its heavy, dusty nature. For higher contrast, use it alongside cool slate blue to create a sophisticated, professional aesthetic that avoids appearing too flat or dark.

Is #7a3940 readable on white or black?

#7a3940 has a 8.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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.

#7A3940 Hex Color

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