#7B6F62 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #7b6f62 is a dark orange-brown with warm gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a matte, grounded feel for autumn palettes, coffee packaging, artisan brands, and supporting elements. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or faded blue. The hex code #7b6f62 supports white body text at about 4.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #7b6f62
What is #7b6f62 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b6f62 is rgb(123, 111, 98), in HSL hsl(31, 11%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 20%, 52%.
Which colors pair well with #7b6f62?
Cream, faded blue, and charcoal pair well with #7b6f62, balancing its muted orange-brown warmth without competing for attention. Use cream for softer contrast, faded blue to cool the palette, and charcoal for a deeper, more restrained composition.
Does #7b6f62 read as warm or cool?
#7b6f62 reads as warm because its brown base contains orange, while its gray undertones soften that heat. The result is a subdued, earthy neutral that feels grounded rather than bright, making it useful when a palette needs warmth without strong saturation.
Is #7b6f62 readable on white or black?
#7b6f62 has a 4.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.29:1 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.