#7C6764 Hex Color
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More ash than flame, #7c6764 is a muted red with heavy gray undertones that reads closer to warm taupe. Its low saturation and dark value keep it calm, so it works best as a background or supporting tone rather than the star accent. White text passes WCAG AA on it at about 5.3:1 contrast. Pair it with cream or deep teal to keep the palette grounded.
Questions about #7c6764
What is #7c6764 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c6764 is rgb(124, 103, 100), in HSL hsl(8, 11%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 19%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7c6764?
Cream, warm beige, and deep teal all flatter #7c6764 without letting its gray undertones turn muddy. Use it as a background or supporting tone, or pair it with burgundy for an earthy, understated palette.
Is #7c6764 readable on white or black?
#7c6764 has a 5.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.98:1 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.