#7E3142 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #7e3142 is a warm red with dusky plum and brown undertones. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, moody presence, while restrained saturation keeps it refined rather than vivid. Use the hex code #7e3142 as a supporting tone with cream, charcoal, or soft pink. White text reaches about 8.7:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body text.
Questions about #7e3142
What is #7e3142 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e3142 is rgb(126, 49, 66), in HSL hsl(347, 44%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 48%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7e3142?
Cream, charcoal, and soft pink pair well with #7e3142, balancing its dusky red base with lighter or cooler contrast; use cream for a softer finish, charcoal for a restrained palette, and soft pink for a gentler accent.
What mood does #7e3142 create?
#7e3142 creates a serious, intimate mood because its low lightness and muted saturation give the warm red a dusky plum-brown character rather than a bright, energetic presence on the page. It suits editorial layouts, refined accents, and evening-themed designs.
Is #7e3142 readable on white or black?
#7e3142 has a 8.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.40:1 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.