#7D1008 Hex Color
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A dark, intense red with brownish undertones, #7d1008 carries a sense of serious, moody weight. Because it is so deep, this color works best as an accent or a bold button color rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted gold or cream, which helps lift its dim nature. White text reads clearly against the hex code #7d1008 for accessible UI design.
Questions about #7d1008
What is #7d1008 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d1008 is rgb(125, 16, 8), in HSL hsl(4, 88%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 87%, 94%, 51%.
What colors pair well with the deep red #7d1008?
Use #7d1008 alongside cream or muted gold tones to brighten its heavy, brownish nature. These lighter, warm neutrals prevent the intensity of this red from feeling too dark while maintaining a cohesive, sophisticated, and readable aesthetic.
Is #7d1008 a suitable choice for large blocks of text?
Avoid using #7d1008 for long-form body text because its extreme darkness and saturation can cause eye strain. It is much more effective when reserved for UI elements like buttons or borders that require a strong, grounded visual anchor.
Is #7d1008 readable on white or black?
#7d1008 has a 10.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.94:1 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.