#7D0000 Hex Color
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This deep, unsaturated red carries a serious, moody character perfect for traditional branding or high-contrast backgrounds. While it reads too muddy for large blocks of body text, #7d0000 serves as a powerful accent color against cool, off-white neutrals. The hex code is #7d0000. It provides an 11.2:1 contrast ratio against white text, making it highly legible for bold, formal design elements.
Questions about #7d0000
What is #7d0000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d0000 is rgb(125, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 51%.
Where should I use #7d0000 in a design?
Use #7d0000 as a bold accent color for buttons, borders, or headlines where you need a serious, authoritative tone. Avoid using it for large blocks of body text, as its deep saturation can cause readability issues on most digital interfaces.
What colors pair well with #7d0000?
Is #7d0000 readable on white or black?
#7d0000 has a 11.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.87:1 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.