#7E3426 Hex Color
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This deep, unsaturated red feels serious and grounded. With its warm, earthy undertones, #7e3426 works best as a supporting accent in dark mode interfaces rather than a dominant background. White text sits beautifully against this shade, offering high readability. Pair it with muted creams or dusty blues to avoid a muddy look in your final design palette. The hex code for this color is #7e3426.
Questions about #7e3426
What is #7e3426 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e3426 is rgb(126, 52, 38), in HSL hsl(10, 54%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 70%, 51%.
How can I use #7e3426 in a dark mode interface?
#7e3426 functions best as a subtle accent rather than a dominant background color. It provides a sophisticated, grounded touch when paired with creams or dusty blues for text and UI elements, ensuring the interface remains readable and professional.
Which color combinations work best with #7e3426?
To avoid a muddy appearance, pair #7e3426 with neutral creams to lift the dark saturation, or introduce muted blues to create a balanced, earthy contrast. Avoid pairing it with high-vibrancy oranges or yellows which may clash with its deep, unsaturated undertones.
Is #7e3426 readable on white or black?
#7e3426 has a 8.72:1 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.