#7A5141 Hex Color
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#7a5141 is a muted, dusty brown with strong earthy undertones. Because it is highly desaturated, it functions well as a grounding base or supporting neutral in vintage-inspired palettes. This color offers solid readability, providing enough contrast for white text to stand out comfortably. Avoid using it as a primary background for large text blocks, as its muddy nature can overwhelm without vibrant accent colors nearby.
Questions about #7a5141
What is #7a5141 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a5141 is rgb(122, 81, 65), in HSL hsl(17, 30%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 47%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #7a5141?
Is #7a5141 a warm or cool shade of brown?
#7a5141 reads as a warm, organic color because of its heavy red and yellow undertones, though its high level of desaturation keeps the heat from feeling aggressive. It functions better as a grounding accent rather than a vibrant warm primary.
Is #7a5141 readable on white or black?
#7a5141 has a 6.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.08:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.