#7C5414 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #7c5414 is a warm brown with subdued golden and olive undertones. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, craft, organic, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark background, pairing it with cream; white text reaches about 6.7:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #7c5414.
Questions about #7c5414
What is #7c5414 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c5414 is rgb(124, 84, 20), in HSL hsl(37, 72%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 84%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7c5414?
Warm cream, muted sage, terracotta, and earthy neutrals pair well with #7c5414, balancing its dark brown base while preserving a grounded, handcrafted mood; use cream for clearer contrast and colored accents for softer supporting details.
Does #7c5414 read as warm or cool?
#7c5414 reads as a warm brown because its subdued golden and olive undertones shift it away from neutral gray. Its low lightness keeps the warmth restrained, giving layouts a serious, earthy mood rather than a bright or cozy one.
Is #7c5414 readable on white or black?
#7c5414 has a 6.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.13:1 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.