#7C041C Hex Color
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Deep, wine-dark maroon with a brooding warmth, #7c041c keeps its saturation subdued by low lightness. The hex code works well as a dominant base or a rich accent behind large type, though fine detail can get muddy at this darkness. White text clears WCAG AA at about 11.1:1, so body copy reads cleanly on top. Pair it with muted gold or dusty olive.
Questions about #7c041c
What is #7c041c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c041c is rgb(124, 4, 28), in HSL hsl(348, 94%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 97%, 77%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7c041c?
Muted gold, dusty olive, and warm cream all flatter #7c041c without competing with its depth. For a darker palette, pair it with charcoal or near-black plum. Avoid bright oranges and pinks, which cheapen its moody character.
Is #7c041c readable on white or black?
#7c041c has a 11.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.89:1 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.