#7D5154 Hex Color
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#7d5154 is a dusty, desaturated red with significant dark undertones. This muted shade works best as a supporting element rather than a dominant background, where it can easily appear flat. Because the hex code #7d5154 offers a 6.6:1 contrast ratio against white text, it remains perfectly readable for small, high-density body copy. Pair it with soft creams to brighten its somber character.
Questions about #7d5154
What is #7d5154 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d5154 is rgb(125, 81, 84), in HSL hsl(356, 21%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 33%, 51%.
What colors pair best with #7d5154?
Because #7d5154 is a muted, desaturated red, it works best when paired with soft creams or warm off-whites to balance its somber nature. For a more sophisticated palette, try pairing it with deep charcoal or soft neutral beiges.
Is #7d5154 readable on white or black?
#7d5154 has a 6.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.17:1 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.