#7C0000
A dark, vivid red closely aligning with Maroon.
About #7C0000
The hex code #7C0000 represents a beautifully specific shade of red. Its closest recognized web color is Maroon. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(124, 0, 0).
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. The color uses 0% Cyan, 100% Magenta, 100% Yellow, and 51% Black. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#7C0000
RGB124, 0, 0
HSL0.0°, 100.0%, 24.3%
CMYK0%, 100%, 100%, 51%
HSV0.0°, 100.0%, 48.6%
LAB24.6, 47.0, 36.8
XYZ8.3, 4.3, 0.4
Decimal8126464
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
11.31:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.86:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
10.81:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.58:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #7C0000;
}
.text-color {
color: #7C0000;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #7C0000;
}