#7A6D72 Hex Color
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#7a6d72 is a dusty, ashy pink with heavy grey undertones. It lacks the intensity of standard florals, making it a sophisticated choice for branding or packaging needing a calm, grounded touch. White text offers a 4.9:1 contrast ratio, which meets WCAG AA standards for readability. This hex code works best as a neutral background rather than a primary accent, as it can appear muddy in large areas.
Questions about #7a6d72
What is #7a6d72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a6d72 is rgb(122, 109, 114), in HSL hsl(337, 6%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 7%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #7a6d72?
#7a6d72 works beautifully alongside charcoal for a high-contrast, modern look or with creamy white to keep the aesthetic soft and organic. It also complements muted greens well if you want a more natural, earthy palette for your project.
Is #7a6d72 better suited for text or backgrounds?
Use #7a6d72 primarily as a background color, as its muted intensity can make fine text difficult to read. It functions best as a sophisticated base or neutral element rather than a primary accent where legibility is critical for the viewer.
Is #7a6d72 readable on white or black?
#7a6d72 has a 4.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.25:1 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.