#7B240A Hex Color
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This deep, earthy red feels grounded and serious. Because of its intense, dark character, #7b240a works best as a primary brand color or a bold accent rather than a full-page background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted gold or cream tones to balance its warmth. The hex code for this moody red is #7b240a, which provides excellent contrast for crisp white text in interface design.
Questions about #7b240a
What is #7b240a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b240a is rgb(123, 36, 10), in HSL hsl(14, 85%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 92%, 52%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
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How should #7b240a be used in user interface design?
Because of its dark and saturated nature, #7b240a serves best as a high-impact primary accent rather than a background. Use it sparingly for buttons or important call-to-actions to maintain readability, especially when paired against a crisp white or light gray interface.
Is #7b240a readable on white or black?
#7b240a has a 10.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.09:1 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.