#7A5A2A Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #7a5a2a is a warm brown with ochre and earthy undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, weathered feel, while its depth suggests reliability, comfort, and mystery. Use it as a supporting tone or moody background for coffee, tobacco, craft, and organic branding. White text reaches about 6.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #7a5a2a.
Questions about #7a5a2a
What is #7a5a2a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a5a2a is rgb(122, 90, 42), in HSL hsl(36, 49%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 66%, 52%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7a5a2a?
#7a5a2a pairs well with cream, sand, muted sage, charcoal, and dusty blue because these colors balance its warm ochre undertones while preserving its quiet, earthy character in branding and interfaces. Lighter neutrals create clearer contrast, while muted blue-green accents add a restrained complementary feel.
Is #7a5a2a a warm or cool color?
#7a5a2a reads as a warm, muted brown because its hue leans toward ochre and yellow-orange rather than blue, while its low saturation softens that warmth into a restrained, weathered appearance instead of a bright or strongly golden look.
Is #7a5a2a readable on white or black?
#7a5a2a has a 6.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.32:1 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.