#7B4141 Hex Color
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January Garnet is a dusty, unsaturated red with a matte finish. Because this tone is quite dark, use the hex code #7b4141 as a moody base or a grounded accent color rather than for small body text. It offers 7.9:1 contrast against white, making it a highly readable choice for dark mode UI and sophisticated branding projects.
About January Garnet
Dried roses pressed in an old book
What does january garnet mean?
Garnet is the birthstone of January, so this shade often brings to mind winter birthdays and deep red gemstones set in old jewelry. Its low lightness and muted saturation make it feel quiet and grounded, like a room at dusk with the lights turned low.
Where you see january garnet
- brick
- dried roses
- red wine
- worn leather
- cherry wood
What it works for
This deep maroon works well for moody interiors, winter packaging, wine labels, and text accents on cream or warm gray backgrounds.
What colors go with january garnet?
Sage Green #9caf88The muted green cools the warm maroon and keeps both colors soft.Cream #fffdd0Cream lightens the darkness and lets the red undertone come forward.Dusty Rose #b56f76The pink shares its muted warmth and adds a lighter layer on top.Mustard #ffdb58The golden yellow pulls out warmth the maroon keeps hidden.
Questions about January Garnet
What is the hex code for January Garnet?
January Garnet is #7b4141. In RGB that is rgb(123, 65, 65), in HSL hsl(0, 31%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 47%, 52%.
How should I use January Garnet in user interface design?
January Garnet works best as a primary background or a heavy accent color because it maintains high contrast ratios against light text. It provides a sophisticated, readable alternative to harsh blacks, making it an excellent choice for modern dark mode interface layouts.
Is January Garnet readable on white or black?
January Garnet has a 7.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.67:1 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.