#7B4F08 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, this warm brown carries a burnt, tobacco-like undertone. The hex code #7b4f08 gives about 7.1:1 contrast with white text, so it works as a background for body copy. It fits coffee, whiskey, and heritage branding, though large flat areas can look muddy. Cream or dusty teal keeps it from feeling heavy.
Questions about #7b4f08
What is #7b4f08 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b4f08 is rgb(123, 79, 8), in HSL hsl(37, 88%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 93%, 52%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7b4f08?
Cream, tan, and dusty teal balance #7b4f08 without dulling its warmth. For a sharper palette, use sage or off-white accents instead of pure white, which can wash the brown out.
Is #7b4f08 readable on white or black?
#7b4f08 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.