#7D5454 Hex Color
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Dark, dusty red with a brown undertone. #7d5454 reads warm and subdued rather than bold, so it works best as a supporting tone or large background. Its muted nature can turn muddy in fine detail, so keep it away from small elements. Cream and sage flatter it well, and white text clears WCAG AA on this hex code at about 6.4:1.
Questions about #7d5454
What is #7d5454 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d5454 is rgb(125, 84, 84), in HSL hsl(0, 20%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 33%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7d5454?
Warm neutrals and muted greens flatter it most. Try cream for soft contrast or sage for an earthy palette. Bright colors can make it look muddy by comparison.
Is #7d5454 readable on white or black?
#7d5454 has a 6.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.26:1 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.