#7E2D2B Hex Color
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#7e2d2b is a dark, muted maroon with a warm brick undertone. Its low lightness makes it a solid base for moody layouts, and white text on top reaches about 9.1:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with sage or cream rather than pure white, which can wash the maroon out. The hex code #7e2d2b suits wine branding, autumn palettes, and formal design.
Questions about #7e2d2b
What is #7e2d2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e2d2b is rgb(126, 45, 43), in HSL hsl(1, 49%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 66%, 51%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7e2d2b?
#7e2d2b pairs well with sage, warm cream, and muted gold. Skip bright white backgrounds, they can wash the maroon out and make it read flat.
Is #7e2d2b readable on white or black?
#7e2d2b has a 9.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.29:1 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.