#7B6D42 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#7b6d42 is a warm, dusty yellow-olive with low saturation and a soft, ashy finish. Its earthy tone suggests nature, resilience, and practical optimism, making it useful for outdoor, organic, construction, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a supporting color with cream or dark navy. White text reads clearly at about a 5.1:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #7b6d42.
Questions about #7b6d42
What is #7b6d42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b6d42 is rgb(123, 109, 66), in HSL hsl(45, 30%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 46%, 52%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7b6d42?
#7b6d42 pairs well with cream for a soft natural palette, while dark navy adds structure and contrast. A muted terracotta accent reinforces its earthy warmth without making the overall scheme feel bright or busy.
Does #7b6d42 read as a warm or cool color?
#7b6d42 reads as a warm, muted color because its yellow and olive undertones lean toward earthy gold rather than blue-based green, while its low saturation keeps that warmth soft and understated.
Is #7b6d42 readable on white or black?
#7b6d42 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.