#7D2C35 Hex Color
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#7d2c35 is a dim, mellow red that carries a heavy, serious mood. Due to its dark saturation, it functions best as a grounding accent rather than a large-scale background. White text remains legible against this shade, meeting WCAG AA contrast standards for accessibility. The hex code for this moody tone is #7d2c35. Try pairing it with muted, off-white creams to soften its intensity.
Questions about #7d2c35
What is #7d2c35 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d2c35 is rgb(125, 44, 53), in HSL hsl(353, 48%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 58%, 51%.
How should I use #7d2c35 in my designs?
Use #7d2c35 as a moody, grounding accent because of its heavy saturation and dark tone. It creates professional, high-contrast layouts when paired with cream or light off-white neutrals that prevent the color from feeling too overwhelming.
Is #7d2c35 readable on white or black?
#7d2c35 has a 9.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.28:1 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.