#7B4848 Hex Color
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#7b4848 is a dark, dusty red with brown undertones. The muted saturation keeps red’s warmth but tones down its energy, which suits moody backgrounds and supporting elements. White text reads clearly on it at about 7.3:1 contrast, so it passes AA for body copy. Pair this hex code with sage or cream to keep it from going muddy.
Questions about #7b4848
What is #7b4848 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b4848 is rgb(123, 72, 72), in HSL hsl(0, 26%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 41%, 52%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7b4848?
Muted greens like sage and warm creams balance its heaviness, while navy gives it a richer, moodier feel. Skip bright oranges nearby, since both read warm and blur together.
Does #7b4848 read warm or cool?
Warm. Its brown undertones and low saturation pull red toward brick and leather territory rather than bright fire. That warmth makes it feel grounded instead of urgent, a good fit for food, romance, or entertainment brands that want depth without loudness.
Is #7b4848 readable on white or black?
#7b4848 has a 7.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.86:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.