#7D5434 Hex Color
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Somewhere between walnut and worn leather, #7d5434 is a dark, dusty brown with a warm, ashy undertone. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it works best as a supporting base rather than a loud accent. Try it with muted teal or cream for balance. White text stays readable over it at roughly 6.6:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #7d5434
What is #7d5434 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d5434 is rgb(125, 84, 52), in HSL hsl(26, 41%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 58%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7d5434?
Muted teal, soft cream, and dusty rose all balance its warm undertones without crowding its low saturation. Avoid bright yellows and oranges, which compete for the same warmth and flatten the pairing.
Can text be read on top of #7d5434?
White text on #7d5434 reaches about 6.6:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for small body text. Dark text on it falls well short, so plan on light type for anything placed over this brown.
Is #7d5434 readable on white or black?
#7d5434 has a 6.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.18:1 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.