#7B0000 Hex Color
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#7b0000 is a saturated, dark red that feels heavy and serious. Because of its extreme darkness, it serves best as a dominant base for moody, formal designs. White text reads clearly over it with an 11.4:1 contrast ratio, making it a safe choice for typography. The hex code for this shade is #7b0000. Use it sparingly to avoid creating an overly muddy visual effect.
Questions about #7b0000
What is #7b0000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b0000 is rgb(123, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 52%.
Does #7b0000 work well for text-heavy designs?
This color acts as an excellent background for white typography due to its high 11.4:1 contrast ratio, ensuring strong readability. Avoid using it as primary body text, as its extreme darkness may cause fatigue over long reading periods.
What color palettes pair naturally with #7b0000?
Is #7b0000 readable on white or black?
#7b0000 has a 11.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.84:1 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.