#7C4243 Hex Color
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#7c4243 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation gives layouts a serious, moody feel without vivid red’s intensity. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI background, paired with cream or pale blue. White text remains highly legible at about 7.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #7c4243.
Questions about #7c4243
What is #7c4243 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c4243 is rgb(124, 66, 67), in HSL hsl(359, 31%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 46%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7c4243?
#7c4243 pairs well with cream, pale blue, and soft neutral tones because they balance its warm brown undertones while preserving its muted, serious character in a balanced palette without adding harsh contrast. Use cream for softer contrast or pale blue for a cooler look.
Does #7c4243 read as warm or cool?
#7c4243 reads as a warm, muted red because its brown undertones shift it away from crisp crimson toward an earthy, dusty appearance across screens and printed materials in most design contexts. Its low saturation keeps the warmth restrained rather than bright or energetic.
Is #7c4243 suitable for text?
#7c4243 provides strong contrast with white, about 7.7:1, making it suitable for white body text and interface labels when used as a solid background under common contrast guidance for accessible interfaces. Verify the final contrast with your chosen font size and weight.
Is #7c4243 readable on white or black?
#7c4243 has a 7.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.71:1 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.