#7D5041 Hex Color

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A dark, dusty red with warm brown undertones, #7d5041 feels serious and grounded rather than vivid. Its low saturation suits moody branding, supporting panels, and large backgrounds. Pair it with muted blush or soft cream for contrast. White text remains readable, with about 6.8:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #7d5041.

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What is #7d5041 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #7d5041 is rgb(125, 80, 65), in HSL hsl(15, 32%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 48%, 51%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.

What colors pair well with #7d5041?

Muted blush, soft cream, and charcoal pair well with #7d5041, balancing its warm brown undertones with gentle contrast while keeping the palette grounded and approachable for branding, editorial layouts, and supporting UI panels. Use cream for a softer result and charcoal for more visual weight.

Is #7d5041 readable on white or black?

#7d5041 has a 6.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.09:1 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.

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