#7C6C5E Hex Color
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Dusty taupe with a brown-orange undertone, #7c6c5e reads almost grey at first glance. Its low saturation keeps it matte and quiet, so it works best as a supporting tone behind cream type or terracotta accents. The hex code #7c6c5e also holds about 5.0:1 contrast with white text, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #7c6c5e
What is #7c6c5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c6c5e is rgb(124, 108, 94), in HSL hsl(28, 14%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 24%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7c6c5e?
Cream, soft ochre, and muted greens flatter #7c6c5e without fighting its grey undertone. A small terracotta accent adds warmth if the palette feels flat.
Is #7c6c5e readable on white or black?
#7c6c5e has a 5.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.16:1 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.