#7C5D4D Hex Color
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#7c5d4d is a dusty brown with a muted orange undertone. Its low saturation gives it a matte, worn feel that suits coffee, chocolate, tobacco, and vintage branding. Treat it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, since it can turn muddy across large surfaces. White text reads clearly on it at about 5.9:1 contrast. The hex code #7c5d4d pairs nicely with deep teal.
Questions about #7c5d4d
What is #7c5d4d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c5d4d is rgb(124, 93, 77), in HSL hsl(20, 23%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 38%, 51%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7c5d4d?
Deep teal and dusty sage flatter #7c5d4d because their cool undertones balance its warm brown base. Cream keeps the palette soft and vintage instead of heavy.
Is #7c5d4d readable on white or black?
#7c5d4d has a 5.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.52:1 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.