#7A6666 Hex Color
A moody dusty red with grey undertones
A muted, dusty red with strong grey undertones, #7a6666 offers a gloomy yet understated aesthetic. Because of its low saturation, it functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base color. This hex code provides enough contrast for readable body text, but it pairs most effectively with sharp, creamy whites to avoid appearing muddy. Use it to bring warmth to industrial or minimal design schemes.
Questions about #7a6666
What is #7a6666 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a6666 is rgb(122, 102, 102), in HSL hsl(0, 9%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 16%, 52%.
How should #7a6666 be used in a color palette?
Use #7a6666 as a secondary or background element to maintain an understated, industrial feel. Because it is highly muted, it anchors bright, creamy whites well without overwhelming your layout or appearing too heavy for text-heavy sections of your website.
What colors pair well with #7a6666?
This shade pairs naturally with creamy white or soft beige to keep the palette from feeling muddy or flat. It also provides a grounded contrast when placed against muted charcoal or deep neutral greys in minimalist web design.
Is #7a6666 readable on white or black?
#7a6666 has a 5.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.91:1 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.