#7F283B Hex Color
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The hex code #7f283b produces a dark, muted red with subtle purple undertones and wine-like richness. Its serious intensity suits luxury branding, sports graphics, autumn palettes, and moody backgrounds, while cream or warm gray accents keep it balanced. White text remains highly legible on this color, with an approximate 9.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #7f283b
What is #7f283b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f283b is rgb(127, 40, 59), in HSL hsl(347, 52%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 54%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #7f283b?
Cream, warm gray, charcoal, and muted gold pair well with #7f283b because they balance its dark wine-red depth while preserving its restrained, luxurious mood and subtle purple undertones in layouts and brand palettes. Use light neutrals for spacious contrast and gold sparingly for emphasis.
Does #7f283b read as warm or cool?
#7f283b reads as a deep, slightly cool red because its muted purple undertones pull it away from orange-based reds, though its wine-like depth still gives designs a warm, rich presence. It works well when you want red’s energy with a more restrained, serious feel.
Is #7f283b readable on white or black?
#7f283b has a 9.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.26:1 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.