#7A472B Hex Color
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Far from a bright caramel, #7a472b is a dark, muted brown with a reddish undertone. Its dim warmth suits coffee, tobacco, and vintage branding, and it holds up as a dominant base rather than an accent. Pair it with cream or dusty blue to lift the gloom. White text reads clearly on the hex code at about 7.6:1 contrast, so small body copy stays accessible.
Questions about #7a472b
What is #7a472b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a472b is rgb(122, 71, 43), in HSL hsl(21, 48%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 65%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #7a472b?
Cream, dusty blue, and sage green all flatter #7a472b, and burgundy deepens it for richer palettes. Its low saturation means muted partners work better than bright, saturated ones.
Is #7a472b readable on white or black?
#7a472b has a 7.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.76:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.