#7B5E42 Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #7b5e42 is a warm orange-brown with dusty gray undertones and very low saturation. Its mellow, reliable character suits coffee, chocolate, agriculture, construction, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or faded teal, since large areas can feel muddy. The hex code #7b5e42 supports white body text at about 6:1 contrast.
Questions about #7b5e42
What is #7b5e42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b5e42 is rgb(123, 94, 66), in HSL hsl(29, 30%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 46%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #7b5e42?
#7b5e42 pairs well with cream for softer contrast, faded teal for a muted complementary feel, and charcoal for grounded layouts; lighter or cooler companions help keep its warm brown undertone from feeling muddy.
Does #7b5e42 look warm or cool?
#7b5e42 reads as warm because its brown base carries orange undertones, while dusty gray lowers its intensity; the result feels earthy, dependable, nostalgic, and understated rather than bright or energetic.
Is #7b5e42 readable on white or black?
#7b5e42 has a 5.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.52:1 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.