#7A5527 Hex Color
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A dark, muted brown, #7a5527 has warm golden undertones and a dusty, low-saturation finish. It brings weight and comfort to vintage, coffee, food, and artisan branding, though large areas can feel heavy. Pair it with cream or muted sage as a supporting tone. The hex code works well with white text, offering about a 6.7:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #7a5527
What is #7a5527 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a5527 is rgb(122, 85, 39), in HSL hsl(33, 52%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 68%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #7a5527?
Cream and muted sage pair well with #7a5527, balancing its warm, earthy brown with lightness and a restrained green accent while preserving its vintage, grounded mood; use cream for backgrounds and sage for secondary details.
Is #7a5527 readable on white or black?
#7a5527 has a 6.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.15:1 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.