#7D1818 Hex Color
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#7d1818 is a saturated, deep red that communicates seriousness and intensity. It makes a striking background for high-end branding or moody, formal interfaces. While it pairs beautifully with white text for high legibility, be careful with the volume. This hex code can feel muddy when used as a full-page fill, so limit it to accents or dark-mode headers for the best impact.
Questions about #7d1818
What is #7d1818 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d1818 is rgb(125, 24, 24), in HSL hsl(0, 68%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 81%, 51%.
How should I use #7d1818 in a design layout?
Reserve #7d1818 for bold accents, dark-mode headers, or high-end branding elements rather than full-page backgrounds. Its high saturation and deep intensity can quickly overwhelm a design if it covers too much surface area, so keep it limited to maximize impact.
Does #7d1818 work well with light-colored text?
Yes, #7d1818 provides excellent legibility when paired with white or very light off-white text, making it a strong choice for high-contrast UI elements. Avoid dark text, as it will likely disappear against this deep, saturated red base.
Is #7d1818 readable on white or black?
#7d1818 has a 10.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.01:1 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.