#7E0315 Hex Color
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Somewhere between wine and dried blood, #7e0315 is a dark maroon with muted saturation and low lightness, so it reads moody rather than loud. White text clears AA easily on it, with contrast near 11:1. Use it as a dominant base in wine branding, formal layouts, or autumn palettes, where brass and dusty pink accents bring out its warmth.
Questions about #7e0315
What is #7e0315 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e0315 is rgb(126, 3, 21), in HSL hsl(351, 95%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 98%, 83%, 51%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #7e0315?
White text works best on #7e0315, with a contrast ratio around 11:1, which passes WCAG AA for body text and large type. Dark text fails on this shade, so keep foreground elements light.
What colors pair well with #7e0315?
Brass and warm gold bring out the color's warmth, while dusty pink and sage soften it for a calmer palette. Avoid pairing it with pure black, which makes the red look flat and heavy.
Is #7e0315 readable on white or black?
#7e0315 has a 10.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.91:1 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.