#7C6263 Hex Color

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The hex code #7c6263 produces a dark, muted red with dusty gray and soft brown undertones. Its matte, ashy finish brings restraint to branding, packaging, and supporting UI elements while retaining red’s energy and urgency. Use it as a supporting tone with warm cream or pale blush. White text reads clearly on #7c6263, with about 5.5:1 contrast for WCAG AA body text.

Questions about #7c6263

What is #7c6263 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c6263 is rgb(124, 98, 99), in HSL hsl(358, 12%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 20%, 51%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #7c6263?
Warm cream, pale blush, and muted sage pair well with #7c6263, balancing its dusty red base while keeping the overall palette soft and grounded. Use white for crisp contrast or charcoal for a softer text treatment.
Does #7c6263 look warm or cool?
#7c6263 reads as a muted warm red because its dusty brown undertones soften the cooler gray influence, creating a restrained shade that feels warmer and earthier than a clear, saturated red.
Is #7c6263 readable on white or black?
#7c6263 has a 5.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.78:1 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.