#7A5454 Hex Color
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#7a5454 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and low saturation. Its dusty, matte quality brings seriousness and mystery to moody branding, editorial layouts, and supporting elements. Pair it with cream or faded blue for contrast. White text remains readable at about 6.5:1. The hex code for this shade is #7a5454.
Questions about #7a5454
What is #7a5454 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a5454 is rgb(122, 84, 84), in HSL hsl(0, 18%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 31%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #7a5454?
#7a5454 pairs well with cream for soft contrast, faded blue for a cooler counterpoint, and charcoal for a restrained editorial palette that keeps its dusty, serious character without making the scheme feel overly bright.
Is #7a5454 a warm or cool color?
#7a5454 reads as a warm, muted red because its brown undertones shift it away from blue-based reds, giving the shade a dusty, grounded appearance rather than a crisp or energetic one.
Does #7a5454 work with white text?
White text on #7a5454 has about 6.5:1 contrast, making it suitable for readable labels, buttons, and headings while meeting common accessibility targets; verify the final text size, weight, and surrounding colors with a contrast checker.
Is #7a5454 readable on white or black?
#7a5454 has a 6.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.22:1 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.