#7B4D3A Hex Color

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Cheeky Chestnut color codes graphic
Cheeky Chestnut is a dusty, unsaturated brown with an ashy, matte finish. This muted tone provides a grounding, serious feel that excels as a supportive base for vintage or organic branding. Because it creates excellent contrast for white typography, #7b4d3a is a practical choice for dark interfaces. Pair this hex code with a soft cream or muted gold to maintain its organic, understated warmth.

Questions about Cheeky Chestnut

What is the hex code for Cheeky Chestnut?
Cheeky Chestnut is #7b4d3a. In RGB that is rgb(123, 77, 58), in HSL hsl(18, 36%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 53%, 52%.
What colors pair best with Cheeky Chestnut #7b4d3a?
Cheeky Chestnut thrives when paired with cream or muted gold, which enhance its organic and understated warmth. For a more grounded, professional palette, consider using charcoal for text or structural elements, as it maintains the serious, vintage feel of the base brown.
Is #7b4d3a suitable for web interface design?
Yes, #7b4d3a serves as an excellent choice for dark mode interfaces because it provides strong, readable contrast against white typography. Its matte, ashy finish prevents the harsh glare often associated with darker, more saturated browns, making it easier on the eyes for extended reading.
Is Cheeky Chestnut readable on white or black?
Cheeky Chestnut has a 7.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.96:1 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.