#7D3411 Hex Color
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A dark, warm brown with strong red and earthy orange undertones, #7d3411 feels grounded, serious, and slightly mysterious. Its low lightness suits moody backgrounds, coffee or craft branding, and vintage layouts. Use it as a dominant base with cream or muted sage. White text reads clearly at about 8.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #7d3411.
Questions about #7d3411
What is #7d3411 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d3411 is rgb(125, 52, 17), in HSL hsl(19, 76%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 86%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7d3411?
#7d3411 pairs well with cream, muted sage, and warm beige because these lighter, softer tones balance its deep red-brown base without competing with its earthy character, making them useful for backgrounds, accents, and supporting text.
Where does #7d3411 work best in a design?
#7d3411 works best as a moody base, headline color, or grounding accent in coffee packaging, craft branding, editorial layouts, and vintage-inspired interfaces. Its low lightness gives pale backgrounds and warm neutrals a strong visual anchor.
Is #7d3411 readable on white or black?
#7d3411 has a 8.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.37:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.