#7A5B48 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #7a5b48 is a dim brown with dusty red and gray undertones. Its low saturation gives it a matte, grounded feel suited to coffee, chocolate, craft, organic, and vintage branding. Use this hex code as a supporting tone or moody background, though white text reads clearly at about 6.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #7a5b48
What is #7a5b48 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a5b48 is rgb(122, 91, 72), in HSL hsl(23, 26%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 41%, 52%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7a5b48 in a design palette?
#7a5b48 pairs well with sage, cream, and muted blue-green because their cooler, lighter values offset its dusty warmth without making the palette feel bright, while cream creates space and the darker companions add controlled contrast.
Is #7a5b48 readable on white or black?
#7a5b48 has a 6.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.41:1 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.