#7A6561 Hex Color
A grounded, dusty red with gray warmth
#7a6561 is a muted, dusty red with heavy gray undertones. This earthy, dark shade lacks the intensity of brighter reds, making it a reliable choice for grounded UI backgrounds. It works well paired with soft creams or warm whites. While readable for body text, this color can appear muddy in large, solid blocks, so use it as a supporting tone to add weight to your palette.
Questions about #7a6561
What is #7a6561 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a6561 is rgb(122, 101, 97), in HSL hsl(10, 11%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 20%, 52%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How should I use #7a6561 in a user interface?
Use #7a6561 as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background color because its earthy, desaturated nature can appear muddy in large blocks. It serves best for subtle UI accents or grounded text elements that require a softer contrast than pure black.
What colors work well with #7a6561?
Is #7a6561 readable on white or black?
#7a6561 has a 5.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.86:1 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.