#7A6557 Hex Color
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#7a6557 is a muted, dusty brown with strong grey undertones. This dark, matte shade provides a grounded base for rugged or vintage branding. Because it lacks high saturation, it works best as a supporting element rather than a large background. Pair this hex code with crisp white text to ensure readability, as it carries enough contrast to make type stand out clearly against the dim surface.
Questions about #7a6557
What is #7a6557 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a6557 is rgb(122, 101, 87), in HSL hsl(24, 17%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 29%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #7a6557 for a balanced palette?
Is #7a6557 suitable for use as a background color?
Using #7a6557 as a primary background is generally discouraged because its low saturation and dark value can make text difficult to read. It functions much better as a secondary element, border, or graphical accent that complements brighter foreground content.
Is #7a6557 readable on white or black?
#7a6557 has a 5.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.82:1 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.