#7B6367 Hex Color
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#7b6367 is a dusty, muted shade that leans heavily into desaturated brownish-pink. This gloomy, matte tone works best as a supporting element rather than a dominant background, as it can appear muddy in larger applications. Pair it with soft, creamy off-whites to brighten the look, as this combination offers enough contrast for legible body text. The hex code for this ashy red is #7b6367.
Questions about #7b6367
What is #7b6367 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b6367 is rgb(123, 99, 103), in HSL hsl(350, 11%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 16%, 52%.
What colors pair well with the #7b6367 hex color?
Soft, creamy off-whites work best alongside #7b6367 to brighten the look and provide necessary contrast for readability. Because this shade leans into a muted, ashy red, avoid pairing it with overly vibrant, saturated neons which can make it appear muddy.
Is #7b6367 suitable for large background areas?
It is generally not recommended for large backgrounds because the matte, desaturated nature of #7b6367 can feel heavy or muddy in wide application. Instead, utilize this color for smaller design elements, buttons, or subtle borders to maintain visual balance.
Is #7b6367 readable on white or black?
#7b6367 has a 5.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.82:1 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.