#7D5338 Hex Color
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#7d5338 is a dim, unsaturated brown that feels heavy and grounded. Because of its low chroma, it serves best as a supporting texture or a moody, organic background rather than a main focal point. It pairs unexpectedly well with dusty teals or muted creams. This hex code meets WCAG AA standards, so white text remains perfectly legible when layered over it.
Questions about #7d5338
What is #7d5338 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d5338 is rgb(125, 83, 56), in HSL hsl(23, 38%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 55%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7d5338?
This grounded brown pairs beautifully with dusty teal for a natural, vintage look, or muted cream for clean, high-contrast readability. The low saturation allows these secondary colors to pop without competing for visual dominance in your layout.
Is #7d5338 readable on white or black?
#7d5338 has a 6.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.16:1 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.