#7C2120 Hex Color
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Dark red like dried brick, with a warm brownish undertone. This maroon is muted and mellow, so it suits wine branding, autumn palettes, and moody backgrounds. The hex code #7c2120 gives white text about 10:1 contrast, enough for small body text. Next to bright white it can read flat, so balance it with cream or gold accents.
Questions about #7c2120
What is #7c2120 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c2120 is rgb(124, 33, 32), in HSL hsl(1, 59%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 74%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7c2120?
Warm golds, cream, and sage all flatter this deep maroon without competing with it. Cool navy also works, making the red feel richer than it does beside white.
Is #7c2120 readable on white or black?
#7c2120 has a 10.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.09:1 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.