#7A2D2E color
The hex color #7A2D2E is a dark, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 47.8% red, 17.6% green and 18% blue (122, 45, 46).
Its hue angle is 359°, with 46% saturation and 33% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 63% magenta, 62% yellow and 52% black.
The closest named color is Wine and Unwind (#772C30), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.37:1).
#7A2D2E color codes
| HEX | #7A2D2E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(122, 45, 46) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(47.8%, 17.6%, 18%) | |
| HSL | hsl(359, 46%, 33%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(359, 63%, 48%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 63%, 62%, 52%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(29.94, 33.67, 16.95) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(29.94, 37.7, 26.72) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(9.458, 6.213, 3.285) | |
| Decimal | 8006958 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7A2D2E, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #7A2D2E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.37:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #7A2D2E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.37:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #7A2D2E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#403c2dProtanopia
no red cones#544d2cDeuteranopia
no green cones#861e2eTritanopia
no blue cones#464646Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7a2d2e; }
.text { color: #7a2d2e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7a2d2e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(122 45 46 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7a2d2e, #7a522d); }
Similar colors
#772c30Wine and Unwind#813533Dockside Red#862a2ePolished Apple#883333Planet of the Apes#7c2d37Paprika#7e3a3cWild Berry#6c322eKenyan Copper#6a2f2fArcane Red
Closest common color name: Wine.
Questions
- What color is #7A2D2E?
- #7A2D2E is a dark, desaturated red, closest to the named color Wine and Unwind. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7A2D2E?
- The RGB value is 122, 45, 46: 122 red, 45 green and 46 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7A2D2E?
- The complementary color is #2D7A79, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7A2D2E?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.24:1 and white text 9.37:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.