#7A6E2A Hex Color
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The hex code #7a6e2a is a muted, warm yellow-olive with earthy brown undertones. Its low saturation feels steady and practical, suggesting nature, tradition, and resilience. Use it as a supporting tone for outdoor, organic, construction, or budget-focused branding, especially beside cream or charcoal. White text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast, suitable for small body text under WCAG AA.
Questions about #7a6e2a
What is #7a6e2a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a6e2a is rgb(122, 110, 42), in HSL hsl(51, 49%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 66%, 52%.
Does #7a6e2a read as warm or cool?
Yes, #7a6e2a reads warm because its yellow base and subdued brown undertones outweigh its green cast, giving it an earthy, grounded character. Pair it with cream or terracotta for a warmer palette, or charcoal for stronger definition.
Is #7a6e2a readable on white or black?
#7a6e2a has a 5.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.09:1 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.