#7C6158 Hex Color
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#7c6158 is a dark, dusty red with warm brown undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation feels restrained and grounded, while the red base still suggests energy and passion. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in branding, food, or interiors; it can read muddy at large sizes. White text reaches about 5.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #7c6158
What is #7c6158 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c6158 is rgb(124, 97, 88), in HSL hsl(15, 17%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 29%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7c6158 in a palette?
#7c6158 pairs well with warm off-white, charcoal, muted sage, and dusty blue, which sharpen its brown-red base without making the palette feel bright. Use it as a supporting tone beside a lighter neutral rather than a dominant full-page background.
Is #7c6158 readable on white or black?
#7c6158 has a 5.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.70:1 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.