#7E1C09 Hex Color
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This dim, earthy red carries a serious, grounded weight. Because it is so saturated and dark, #7e1c09 serves best as a moody accent rather than a dominant background color. It pairs surprisingly well with muted gold or cream, creating a sophisticated, traditional aesthetic. The hex code #7e1c09 provides excellent contrast against white text, making it a reliable choice for formal or dramatic interface elements.
Questions about #7e1c09
What is #7e1c09 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e1c09 is rgb(126, 28, 9), in HSL hsl(10, 87%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 93%, 51%.
How can I best use #7e1c09 in a design layout?
Because #7e1c09 is so dark and saturated, use it sparingly as a moody accent color rather than a dominant background. It creates a refined, traditional aesthetic when paired with muted gold or cream, and offers excellent contrast against white text for interface elements.
What colors pair well with the deep red of #7e1c09?
Is #7e1c09 readable on white or black?
#7e1c09 has a 10.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.05:1 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.