#7B6B5E Hex Color
Dusty warmth with a steady edge
#7b6b5e is a dark, dusty brown with ashy orange undertones and a matte, almost gray finish. Its low saturation creates a subdued mood that feels steady, warm, and independent rather than bright. Use it as a supporting tone for autumn, coffee, chocolate, craft, or vintage palettes; white text also reaches about 5.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #7b6b5e.
Questions about #7b6b5e
What is #7b6b5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b6b5e is rgb(123, 107, 94), in HSL hsl(27, 13%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 24%, 52%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7b6b5e in a restrained palette?
#7b6b5e pairs well with navy for contrast, muted cream for lift, and terracotta for a warmer autumn direction. Keep this shade as a supporting tone when brighter accents need room to stand out.
Is #7b6b5e suitable for text and backgrounds?
#7b6b5e provides about a 5.1:1 contrast ratio with white, meeting WCAG AA for normal body text. It works well as a dark background with white type, though check smaller or thinner lettering in the final font.
Is #7b6b5e readable on white or black?
#7b6b5e has a 5.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.10:1 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.