#754249
A dark, muted red closely aligning with Dimgray.
About #754249
The hex code #754249 represents a beautifully specific shade of red. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Dimgray. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 117, 66, and 73.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 44% M, 38% Y, and 54% K. With a hue angle of 351.8 degrees, it sits comfortably in the red spectrum.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#754249
RGB117, 66, 73
HSL351.8°, 27.9%, 35.9%
CMYK0%, 44%, 38%, 54%
HSV351.8°, 43.6%, 45.9%
LAB34.3, 22.9, 5.4
XYZ10.5, 8.2, 7.3
Decimal7684681
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
7.98:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.63:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.63:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.24:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #754249;
}
.text-color {
color: #754249;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #754249;
}