#7D3B09 Hex Color
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This saturated, dark brown feels grounded and moody. It carries a heavy, organic weight that works well for vintage-inspired branding or moody, tactile textures. Because of its low lightness, white text offers the best contrast for readability. The hex code for this shade is #7d3b09. Use it as a dominant background color sparingly, as it can feel too dense when applied over large areas.
Questions about #7d3b09
What is #7d3b09 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d3b09 is rgb(125, 59, 9), in HSL hsl(26, 87%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 93%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7d3b09 in a design?
How should I use #7d3b09 for text and backgrounds?
Because #7d3b09 is very dark and heavily saturated, it serves better as a robust background for white or very light text rather than as a primary text color itself. It can feel overwhelming in large blocks, so use it sparingly for depth.
Is #7d3b09 readable on white or black?
#7d3b09 has a 8.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.50:1 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.