#7F2610 Hex Color

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Dark and muted, #7f2610 is a warm reddish maroon with brown undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, moody presence, while its red base adds energy, passion, and urgency. Use the hex code #7f2610 as a supporting tone or accent with cream and charcoal. White text has about 9.6:1 contrast, making it suitable for dark backgrounds and bold branding.

Questions about #7f2610

What is #7f2610 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f2610 is rgb(127, 38, 16), in HSL hsl(12, 78%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 87%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #7f2610?
#7f2610 pairs well with cream, warm white, and charcoal; muted gold or dusty peach can add contrast without overpowering its dark, earthy red character, especially when light neutrals fill the background.
Does #7f2610 read as warm or cool?
#7f2610 reads as warm because its red base is softened by brown undertones, giving it an earthy, grounded character rather than the crisp, energetic feel of a cool red tone.
Is #7f2610 readable on white or black?
#7f2610 has a 9.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.18:1 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.