#7B614F Hex Color
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A muted, dusty orange-brown, #7b614f has ashy undertones and a matte, weathered feel. Its low saturation supports calm, understated branding for coffee, chocolate, artisan goods, agriculture, and vintage themes. Use this hex code as a supporting tone beside cream or dark green, since large areas can look muddy. White text reads clearly over it at about 5.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #7b614f
What is #7b614f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b614f is rgb(123, 97, 79), in HSL hsl(25, 22%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 36%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #7b614f?
Cream and deep green pair especially well with #7b614f, balancing its dusty orange-brown warmth with lighter contrast and cooler natural depth; charcoal can add a stronger, more restrained look without making the palette feel overly bright.
Is #7b614f warm or cool?
#7b614f reads as a warm, muted shade because its orange-brown base outweighs its gray, ashy undertones; the reduced saturation keeps that warmth quiet, making it feel earthy and weathered rather than bright or strongly rustic.
Is #7b614f readable on white or black?
#7b614f has a 5.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.66:1 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.