#7F3137 Hex Color
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This muted, desaturated red carries a deep, formal warmth. Because of its dark intensity, #7f3137 works best as a primary branding element or an accent rather than a full-page background, where it can appear muddy. It pairs exceptionally well with muted sage greens or soft creams. The hex code #7f3137 offers high accessibility, allowing white text to remain legible for small body copy.
Questions about #7f3137
What is #7f3137 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f3137 is rgb(127, 49, 55), in HSL hsl(355, 44%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 57%, 50%.
What colors pair best with #7f3137?
Is #7f3137 a good choice for text?
#7f3137 works exceptionally well as a background for white or very light text due to its dark, solid intensity. Because it is desaturated, it maintains high legibility for small body copy while avoiding the eye strain of a brighter, more vibrant red.
Is #7f3137 readable on white or black?
#7f3137 has a 8.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.39:1 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.