#7C6456 Hex Color
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#7c6456 is a dusty, ashy brown with heavy gray undertones. This muted tone provides a stable, grounded feel for organic or vintage-inspired branding. Since it sits on the darker side, it functions best as a supporting background element. White text offers a clear contrast ratio of 5.5:1 for excellent readability. Pair this hex code with soft, cream-colored neutrals to balance its inherent depth.
Questions about #7c6456
What is #7c6456 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c6456 is rgb(124, 100, 86), in HSL hsl(22, 18%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 31%, 51%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with the #7c6456 brown tone?
Does #7c6456 read as a warm or cool color?
#7c6456 leans toward the cooler side of the brown spectrum because of its heavy gray desaturation. While it retains the stability of a natural earth tone, its muted quality prevents it from feeling overly warm or intense in a composition.
Is #7c6456 readable on white or black?
#7c6456 has a 5.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.81:1 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.