#7C253A Hex Color
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The hex code #7c253a is a dark, muted red with warm plum and brown undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood, while the red base adds energy and passion. Use this shade as a supporting tone or bold accent in wine branding, luxury packaging, sports graphics, and autumn palettes. White text provides strong readability at about 9.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #7c253a
What is #7c253a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c253a is rgb(124, 37, 58), in HSL hsl(346, 54%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 53%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7c253a?
Does #7c253a read as a warm or cool color?
The hex color #7c253a reads as a warm, dark red because its red base is supported by brown and plum undertones, giving it a richer, wine-like appearance than a clean or cool red. Its low lightness adds a restrained, serious quality.
Is #7c253a readable on white or black?
#7c253a has a 9.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.18:1 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.