#7C1616

A dark, moderate red closely aligning with Maroon.

About #7C1616

The hex code #7C1616 represents a beautifully specific shade of red. Its closest recognized web color is Maroon. Its digital footprint relies on 124 parts red, 22 parts green, and 22 parts blue light.

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 82% M, 82% Y, and 51% K. The HSL representation is 0.0° hue, 69.9% saturation, and 28.6% lightness.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#7C1616
RGB124, 22, 22
HSL0.0°, 69.9%, 28.6%
CMYK0%, 82%, 82%, 51%
HSV0.0°, 82.3%, 48.6%
LAB26.5, 42.5, 28.2
XYZ8.7, 4.9, 1.2
Decimal8132118

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

10.59:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.98:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
10.12:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.69:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #7C1616; }
.text-color { color: #7C1616; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #7C1616; }

Similar Colors

Maroon
#800000