#7D421C Hex Color
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#7d421c is a deep, muted brown with a warm, leathery cast. Its low saturation and low lightness give it a settled, serious feel, which suits coffee brands, vintage layouts, and moody backgrounds. It works best as a dominant base; pair it with cream or sage to keep it from reading muddy. White text reaches about 7.9:1 contrast here, so small body copy stays legible.
Questions about #7d421c
What is #7d421c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d421c is rgb(125, 66, 28), in HSL hsl(24, 63%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 78%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7d421c?
Cream, sage, and dusty teal all lift #7d421c without washing it out. Keep bright yellows away, since they push the brown toward a muddy orange.
Is #7d421c readable on white or black?
#7d421c has a 7.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.66:1 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.