#7B554F Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #7b554f is a dark reddish shade with dusty brown undertones and low saturation. Its matte character brings seriousness and mystery without the force of vivid red. Use it as a supporting tone in branding, moody interfaces, or food packaging, pairing it with cream and muted blue. White text reaches about 6.5:1 contrast on this color. The hex code is #7b554f.
Questions about #7b554f
What is #7b554f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b554f is rgb(123, 85, 79), in HSL hsl(8, 22%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 36%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #7b554f?
Is #7b554f warm or cool?
#7b554f reads as a warm color because its muted red base is supported by dusty brown undertones. Its low saturation keeps that warmth subdued, giving it a grounded, matte impression rather than the energy of vivid red.
Is #7b554f readable on white or black?
#7b554f has a 6.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.25:1 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.