#7C0504 Hex Color
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This deep, dim red commands attention with its intense, serious character. Because of its moody saturation, #7c0504 works best as a sharp accent rather than a full background, where it can easily overwhelm a layout. It pairs elegantly with soft creams or dusty grays to soften its aggressive edge. This hex code provides excellent contrast for white text, ensuring readability in formal design applications.
Questions about #7c0504
What is #7c0504 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c0504 is rgb(124, 5, 4), in HSL hsl(1, 94%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 97%, 51%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
Does #7c0504 work well as a primary background?
No, #7c0504 is too dark and intense to serve as a full-page background, as it easily overwhelms a layout. Instead, use this shade as a sharp, deliberate accent against lighter neutrals like cream or dusty gray to maintain visual balance.
What is the best way to use #7c0504 in a design?
This deep red provides excellent contrast for white text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or small graphic elements. Its aggressive, moody character shines when paired with softer, desaturated palettes that prevent the intensity of the color from becoming too distracting for users.
Is #7c0504 readable on white or black?
#7c0504 has a 11.16:1 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.