#7C6450 Hex Color
A grounded and reliable dusty brown
#7c6450 is a muted, dusty brown with a significant lack of saturation. It feels grounded and reliable, though it can appear muddy when used in large, solid blocks. Designers often use this shade as a grounding background or a secondary accent in vintage palettes. Because it maintains enough contrast for readability, white text pairs well with this hex code in UI layouts.
Questions about #7c6450
What is #7c6450 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c6450 is rgb(124, 100, 80), in HSL hsl(27, 22%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 35%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7c6450?
How can I avoid #7c6450 looking muddy in my designs?
Since #7c6450 is a low-saturation brown, it often appears muddy when used as a solid background or in large blocks of color. Use it sparingly as a secondary accent or a border color rather than a primary fill to keep your interface clean.
Is #7c6450 readable on white or black?
#7c6450 has a 5.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.79:1 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.