#7C242C Hex Color
Sophisticated deep maroon for formal designs
This dark, desaturated red carries a moody, formal weight that works well for traditional branding or high-contrast accents. Because #7c242c is quite dim, it risks looking muddy if used for large background areas, so reserve it for buttons or type. It offers excellent accessibility with white text, making it a reliable choice for readable, punchy interface elements. The hex code for this deep maroon is #7c242c.
Questions about #7c242c
What is #7c242c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c242c is rgb(124, 36, 44), in HSL hsl(355, 55%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 65%, 51%.
How should I use #7c242c effectively in UI design?
Because #7c242c is quite dim, reserve it for small, high-impact areas like buttons, headers, or call-to-action text where readability matters. Using it for large backgrounds often results in a muddy look that tires the eyes, so pair it with crisp white or very light neutrals to maintain high accessibility scores.
What colors pair well with #7c242c for a balanced palette?
Is #7c242c readable on white or black?
#7c242c has a 9.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.14:1 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.