#7D4939 Hex Color
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This dim, dusty red leans toward brown, and its low saturation gives #7d4939 a matte, earthen character. The hex code works best as a supporting tone in moody layouts, and white text hits about 7.3:1 contrast behind it, so small body copy stays readable. It flatters deep navy and olive better than bright primaries.
Questions about #7d4939
What is #7d4939 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d4939 is rgb(125, 73, 57), in HSL hsl(14, 37%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 54%, 51%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7d4939?
Is #7d4939 readable on white or black?
#7d4939 has a 7.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.88:1 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.