#7B6D5D Hex Color
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#7b6d5d is a dark, muted brown with dusty orange and gray undertones. Its matte, ashy quality feels grounded, understated, and warm without becoming bright. The hex code #7b6d5d works well as a supporting tone for coffee, chocolate, craft, organic, and autumn palettes. Use it behind white text for readable body copy, though large areas can feel gloomy.
Questions about #7b6d5d
What is #7b6d5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b6d5d is rgb(123, 109, 93), in HSL hsl(32, 14%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 24%, 52%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7b6d5d?
Muted brown #7b6d5d pairs well with cream, charcoal, dusty blue, and subdued terracotta, which add contrast without making the palette feel loud. Use cream for light space, charcoal for depth, and dusty blue when the design needs a cooler counterpoint.
How should designers use #7b6d5d?
Use #7b6d5d as a supporting tone or dominant base in warm, low-contrast palettes, especially for packaging, coffee branding, craft products, and autumn layouts. Its low saturation keeps interfaces restrained, but large fields need lighter accents to avoid a heavy, gloomy result.
Is #7b6d5d readable on white or black?
#7b6d5d has a 5.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.18:1 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.