#7C0C26 Hex Color
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Dark and dim, this maroon reads like a glass of red wine held to low light. #7c0c26 works best as a dominant base in luxury, wine, or autumn designs, where soft plum or muted brass accents keep it from feeling heavy. White text sits comfortably on it at roughly 10.8:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for small body copy. Give it space, since fine detail tends to get lost in its depth.
Questions about #7c0c26
What is #7c0c26 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c0c26 is rgb(124, 12, 38), in HSL hsl(346, 82%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 69%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7c0c26?
Dusty rose, muted brass, and soft cream all flatter #7c0c26 without competing with its depth. Skip bright oranges or pure reds nearby, since they pull attention and make the maroon read muddy.
Is #7c0c26 readable on white or black?
#7c0c26 has a 10.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.93:1 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.