#7F2A14 Hex Color
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Dark and warm, #7f2a14 is a muted red-brown with strong depth and earthy undertones. Its serious, intense character suits wine branding, autumn palettes, sports graphics, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone or accent beside cream and pale gold, since large areas can feel heavy. The hex code #7f2a14 supports clear white text at about 9.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #7f2a14
What is #7f2a14 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f2a14 is rgb(127, 42, 20), in HSL hsl(12, 73%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 84%, 50%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7f2a14?
Cream and pale gold pair especially well with #7f2a14, balancing its dark earthy warmth; charcoal, warm beige, and muted sage can also support the strong red-brown tone without competing for attention.
Does #7f2a14 read as a warm or cool color?
The hex color #7f2a14 reads as warm because its muted red-brown base carries strong red and earthy undertones rather than blue or violet, giving it a grounded, autumnal character in most palettes.
Is #7f2a14 readable on white or black?
#7f2a14 has a 9.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.24:1 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.