#7C0414 Hex Color
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Reach for #7c0414 when a design needs a dark maroon that feels rich without shouting. Its low lightness and muted warmth suit wine branding, autumn palettes, and moody backgrounds, though it can read muddy at full scale. White text passes contrast comfortably against it, and a muted gold accent keeps it from going flat.
Questions about #7c0414
What is #7c0414 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c0414 is rgb(124, 4, 20), in HSL hsl(352, 94%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 97%, 84%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7c0414?
Muted gold, dusty blush, and charcoal all flatter #7c0414. Gold brings out its warm undertone, while charcoal deepens its wine-dark character. Avoid bright reds nearby, since they compete with it.
Is #7c0414 a good background color for text?
Yes. White text on #7c0414 reaches about 11.1:1 contrast, well past the 4.5:1 required for WCAG AA body text. Its low lightness keeps light type readable across long passages.
Is #7c0414 readable on white or black?
#7c0414 has a 11.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.88:1 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.