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#722C31 color code is #722C31. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #722c31.

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#722C31 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #722C31 is 0.0560. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 9.91:1 against white and 2.12:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#722C31 on white9.91:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#722C31 on black2.12:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #722C319.91:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #722C312.12:1Fail

#722C31 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #722C31?+
The hex code for #722C31 is #722C31. In RGB it's rgb(114, 44, 49), and in HSL it's hsl(356, 44%, 31%).
What is the RGB value of #722C31?+
#722C31 in RGB is (114, 44, 49). Written in CSS: rgb(114, 44, 49).
What is the CMYK value of #722C31?+
#722C31 converts to CMYK(0%, 61%, 57%, 55%) for print. Hex equivalent is #722C31.
Is #722c31 a warm or cool color?+
#722C31 (#722C31) is a warm red — its hue sits at 356° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #722c31 belong to?+
#722C31 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 356°, 44%, 31% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #722c31 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#722C31 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 9.91:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #722c31?+
The nearest Pantone match for #722C31 (#722C31) is 19-1726 Wine Red, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #722C31 in design

Practical guidance for using #722c31 (#722C31) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #722C31 (#722C31) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 9.9:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #722c31 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #722C31 (#722C31) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if red runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#722C31 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #722c31 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#722C31 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.