#7E1D1F Hex Color
A serious and grounded deep maroon red
This dim, moody red feels serious and grounded. With its dark, saturated profile, #7e1d1f functions best as a 10% accent color rather than a dominant background, as it can overwhelm larger spaces. Pair it with soft, muted grays or creams to balance its intensity. The hex code for this deep maroon is #7e1d1f, offering excellent readability for white text.
Questions about #7e1d1f
What is #7e1d1f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e1d1f is rgb(126, 29, 31), in HSL hsl(359, 63%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 77%, 75%, 51%.
What colors pair best with #7e1d1f for a balanced palette?
Soft neutrals like cream or light gray help balance the intensity of #7e1d1f, allowing it to stand out without overwhelming the space. Using these lighter tones creates a sophisticated, grounded look that improves readability for any surrounding text elements.
Is #7e1d1f a good choice for text backgrounds?
Using #7e1d1f as a background for text is generally discouraged unless the text is pure white or an extremely light shade, as its dark, saturated profile can significantly reduce legibility. It performs far better as a bold accent or border color.
Is #7e1d1f readable on white or black?
#7e1d1f has a 10.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.08:1 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.