#7F1C1C Hex Color
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The hex code #7f1c1c produces a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, moody character, while its strong saturation adds energy and urgency. Use it as a dominant background for formal, luxury, or autumn designs. White text reaches about 10.1:1 contrast, making small body copy highly readable.
Questions about #7f1c1c
What is #7f1c1c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f1c1c is rgb(127, 28, 28), in HSL hsl(0, 64%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 78%, 50%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7f1c1c?
#7f1c1c pairs well with warm neutrals such as cream and beige, while terracotta, navy, or muted sage can create a balanced palette without competing with its dark red base.
Does #7f1c1c look warm or cool?
#7f1c1c reads as a warm color because its deep red is shifted toward brown, giving it earthy undertones rather than the blue or violet cast associated with cooler red families.
Is #7f1c1c readable on white or black?
#7f1c1c has a 10.07:1 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.