#7D504E Hex Color

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#7d504e is a dark, muted reddish brown with warm undertones and low saturation. Its matte, dusty character brings seriousness and mystery without the force of vivid red. Use it as a supporting tone in moody layouts, food branding, or romantic designs; pair it with cream or muted sage. The hex code #7d504e also supports readable white text at about 6.7:1 contrast.

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What is #7d504e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #7d504e is rgb(125, 80, 78), in HSL hsl(3, 23%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 38%, 51%.

What colors pair well with #7d504e?

Cream and muted sage pair well with #7d504e, balancing its dark, dusty warmth without making the palette feel harsh. Charcoal can reinforce a serious mood, while pale blue-green adds restrained contrast for editorial, packaging, or interior-inspired layouts.

Is #7d504e readable on white or black?

#7d504e has a 6.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.12:1 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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