#7D2B2B Hex Color
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#7d2b2b is a dark, muted maroon with warm red undertones. It reads heavy and serious, so it works best as a dominant base in moody branding or autumn palettes. The low value means white text passes contrast checks on top of it. Pair it with cream or dusty rose to keep the palette from going muddy.
Questions about #7d2b2b
What is #7d2b2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d2b2b is rgb(125, 43, 43), in HSL hsl(0, 49%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 66%, 66%, 51%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7d2b2b?
Cream, dusty rose, and soft beige lift this dark maroon without competing with it. For richer contrast, try charcoal or deep navy text on a maroon background.
Is #7d2b2b a warm or cool color?
It reads warm. The red base and low brightness give it a cozy, evening feel rather than the crispness of cooler dark shades like navy.
Is #7d2b2b readable on white or black?
#7d2b2b has a 9.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.25:1 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.