#7B6656 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This muted, dusty brown reads as a dim, serious neutral. Because it is highly desaturated, #7b6656 works best as a grounding background element for vintage or organic branding. It offers enough contrast for white text, so it remains safe for UI layouts. Pair it with off-white or slate blue to avoid a muddy look. The hex code for this tone is #7b6656.
Questions about #7b6656
What is #7b6656 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b6656 is rgb(123, 102, 86), in HSL hsl(26, 18%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 30%, 52%.
How do I use #7b6656 in design without it looking muddy?
To prevent #7b6656 from feeling flat or muddy, pair it with high-contrast, clean elements like cream or slate blue. These cooler or lighter tones lift the brown, ensuring it acts as a refined grounding element rather than a heavy, dull block.
Is #7b6656 considered a warm or cool neutral?
While #7b6656 contains earthy, warm undertones, its heavy desaturation pushes it into a neutral category that behaves quite differently than vibrant brown. It lacks the intense warmth of a golden brown, making it versatile enough to mimic the steady, serious feel of cool gray.
Is #7b6656 readable on white or black?
#7b6656 has a 5.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.87:1 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.