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#772C3E color code is #772C3E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #772c3e.

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#772C3E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #772C3E is 0.0607. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 9.48:1 against white and 2.21:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#772C3E on white9.48:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#772C3E on black2.21:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #772C3E9.48:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #772C3E2.21:1Fail

#772C3E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #772C3E?+
The hex code for #772C3E is #772C3E. In RGB it's rgb(119, 44, 62), and in HSL it's hsl(346, 46%, 32%).
What is the RGB value of #772C3E?+
#772C3E in RGB is (119, 44, 62). Written in CSS: rgb(119, 44, 62).
What is the CMYK value of #772C3E?+
#772C3E converts to CMYK(0%, 63%, 48%, 53%) for print. Hex equivalent is #772C3E.
Is #772c3e a warm or cool color?+
#772C3E (#772C3E) is a warm red — its hue sits at 346° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #772c3e belong to?+
#772C3E belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 346°, 46%, 32% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #772c3e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#772C3E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 9.48:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #772c3e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #772C3E (#772C3E) is 19-1726 Wine Red, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #772C3E in design

Practical guidance for using #772c3e (#772C3E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #772C3E (#772C3E) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 9.5:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #772c3e text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #772C3E (#772C3E) 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

#772C3E 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 — #772c3e 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

#772C3E 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.