#7C5134 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #7c5134 is a warm brown with dusty red and subtle gray undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, grounded mood, suited to coffee, craft, agriculture, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone or moody background, with white text for strong readability. The hex code is #7c5134.
Questions about #7c5134
What is #7c5134 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c5134 is rgb(124, 81, 52), in HSL hsl(24, 41%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 58%, 51%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7c5134?
#7c5134 pairs well with warm cream, beige, sage, and charcoal, balancing its dusty red-brown base without making a palette feel too bright. Use cream for clear contrast, sage for an organic feel, and charcoal for a more subdued, editorial combination.
Is #7c5134 a warm or cool color?
#7c5134 reads as a warm brown because its muted red undertone adds warmth, while a subtle gray cast keeps it restrained rather than orange, giving it an earthy and serious presence. It suits coffee, craft, agricultural, and vintage-inspired design.
Is #7c5134 readable on white or black?
#7c5134 has a 6.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.08:1 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.