#7B736C Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #7b736c blends a dusty orange base with strong gray undertones. Its medium-dark lightness feels grounded yet carries optimism, independence, and an adventurous edge. Use it as a supporting tone in autumn, Halloween, food, or construction-safety palettes, especially beside cream or charcoal. The hex code #7b736c supports white body text at about 4.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #7b736c
What is #7b736c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b736c is rgb(123, 115, 108), in HSL hsl(28, 6%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 12%, 52%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7b736c?
Pair #7b736c with cream for a softer, warmer palette, or charcoal for a deeper, grounded look; muted terracotta, rust, and olive can reinforce its dusty, autumnal character without overwhelming the neutral base.
What mood does #7b736c convey?
#7b736c reads as a muted, grounded warm neutral: its dusty orange base adds understated optimism, while strong gray undertones keep it calm and independent. It works well in autumn, food, construction-safety, and Halloween-inspired palettes as a supporting color.
Is #7b736c readable on white or black?
#7b736c has a 4.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.51:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.