#7A3B2E color
The hex color #7A3B2E is a dark, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 47.8% red, 23.1% green and 18% blue (122, 59, 46).
Its hue angle is 10°, with 45% saturation and 33% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 52% magenta, 62% yellow and 52% black.
The closest named color is Ebi Brown (#773C30), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.43:1).
#7A3B2E color codes
| HEX | #7A3B2E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(122, 59, 46) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(47.8%, 23.1%, 18%) | |
| HSL | hsl(10, 45%, 33%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(10, 62%, 48%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 52%, 62%, 52%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(32.84, 26.18, 20.65) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(32.84, 33.35, 38.27) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(10.084, 7.464, 3.494) | |
| Decimal | 8010542 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7A3B2E, 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 #7A3B2E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.43:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #7A3B2E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.43:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.49:1 | 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 #7A3B2E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4b452dProtanopia
no red cones#5a522dDeuteranopia
no green cones#853038Tritanopia
no blue cones#4d4d4dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7a3b2e; }
.text { color: #7a3b2e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7a3b2e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(122 59 46 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7a3b2e, #7a612e); }
Similar colors
#773c30Ebi Brown#763c33Crown of Thorns#7d4138Red Robin#7a3f2bStone Age Queen#7a4434Peanut#7a463aChocolate Magma#80442fCacao Nibs#88432eOlive Niçoise
Closest common color name: Burnt Umber.
Questions
- What color is #7A3B2E?
- #7A3B2E is a dark, desaturated red, closest to the named color Ebi Brown. It belongs to the brown family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7A3B2E?
- The RGB value is 122, 59, 46: 122 red, 59 green and 46 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7A3B2E?
- The complementary color is #2E6D7A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7A3B2E?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.49:1 and white text 8.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.