#7B5841 Hex Color
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The hex code #7b5841 defines a dark, muted brown with dusty red and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a matte, serious mood suggesting depth, comfort, and reliability. Use it as a supporting tone in coffee, craft, organic, or vintage branding. It also suits moody backgrounds, where white text reaches about 6.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #7b5841
What is #7b5841 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b5841 is rgb(123, 88, 65), in HSL hsl(24, 31%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 47%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #7b5841 in a palette?
Muted brown #7b5841 pairs well with warm cream and olive, while navy adds controlled contrast without making the palette feel sharp in branding or editorial layouts built around earthy neutrals. Use the lighter neutral for text or space, and reserve darker pairings for borders, logos, or large headings.
Is #7b5841 suitable for text and backgrounds?
#7b5841 gives white text about a 6.3:1 contrast ratio, enough to meet WCAG AA for normal body text when the brown is the background, including readable labels and interface copy. Check the final font size, weight, and surrounding colors before release.
Is #7b5841 readable on white or black?
#7b5841 has a 6.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.31:1 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.