#7E2426 Hex Color
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The hex code #7e2426 describes a dark, muted maroon-red with warm brown undertones and a serious, shadowed mood. Its low lightness gives designs weight, passion, and urgency without the brightness of vivid red. Use it as a supporting tone with cream, dusty peach, or charcoal, or as a strong background with white text for about 9.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #7e2426
What is #7e2426 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e2426 is rgb(126, 36, 38), in HSL hsl(359, 56%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 70%, 51%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7e2426?
The #7e2426 hex color pairs well with cream, dusty peach, muted gold, and charcoal, which soften its dark warmth or add controlled contrast without making a palette feel harsh in branding, editorial layouts, and autumn-inspired compositions.
Is #7e2426 readable on white or black?
#7e2426 has a 9.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.16:1 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.