#7D2A14 Hex Color
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#7d2a14 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and a smoky finish. Its low lightness gives layouts seriousness, depth, and controlled intensity. Use the hex code as a supporting tone or bold accent beside cream, charcoal, or pale gold. White text maintains strong contrast, making it practical for headings and compact interface panels.
Questions about #7d2a14
What is #7d2a14 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d2a14 is rgb(125, 42, 20), in HSL hsl(13, 72%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 66%, 84%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7d2a14?
#7d2a14 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and pale gold, which balance its dark warmth without competing with its muted red character and smoky finish in focused, low-light interface layouts. Use cream for softer backgrounds and pale gold for restrained highlights.
Is #7d2a14 a warm or cool color?
#7d2a14 reads as a warm color because its red base is softened by brown undertones, while its low lightness adds a smoky, serious feel rather than a bright or energetic one. It works best as a grounding tone or controlled accent.
Is #7d2a14 readable on white or black?
#7d2a14 has a 9.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.21:1 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.