#7C6C44 Hex Color
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#7c6c44 is a warm, dusty yellow-olive with low saturation and a matte, ashy finish. Its mellow depth suggests earth, tradition, and understated confidence, making it useful for outdoor, military, organic, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or navy; white text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #7c6c44.
Questions about #7c6c44
What is #7c6c44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c6c44 is rgb(124, 108, 68), in HSL hsl(43, 29%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 45%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7c6c44?
Cream, navy, charcoal, and muted terracotta pair well with #7c6c44, balancing its dusty yellow-olive warmth while adding contrast and keeping the overall palette grounded rather than overly bright or stark.
Does #7c6c44 read as a warm or cool color?
#7c6c44 reads as a warm color because its muted olive base carries a noticeable yellow-gold undertone, while its dusty finish keeps that warmth subdued instead of bright or strongly saturated.
Is #7c6c44 readable on white or black?
#7c6c44 has a 5.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.08:1 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.