#7C4700 Hex Color
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Dark brown with a burnt amber undertone, heavy and muted. #7c4700 works as a dominant base in coffee, tobacco, and vintage packaging, and it looks richer next to muted teal than next to plain cream. White text hits about 7.6:1 contrast on it, so the hex code #7c4700 clears AA for body text. Use it in large areas, since its low saturation can read muddy in fine detail.
Questions about #7c4700
What is #7c4700 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c4700 is rgb(124, 71, 0), in HSL hsl(34, 100%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 100%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7c4700?
Muted teal makes #7c4700 look richer than the usual cream pairing, since the cool green balances its orange warmth. Sage and dusty blue also work for softer palettes.
What mood does #7c4700 convey?
It reads grounded and serious, with warmth from its orange undertone and weight from its low lightness. That mix suits rugged, artisan, and heritage branding more than playful or minimal work.
Is #7c4700 readable on white or black?
#7c4700 has a 7.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.75:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.