#7D5531 Hex Color
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#7d5531 is a dusty, unsaturated brown that carries a serious and grounded weight. Because it sits on the darker side of the spectrum, it works best as a steady background or a structural element in moody, vintage-inspired branding. Pair it with soft, creamy off-whites to maintain readability, as high-contrast white text pops clearly against its somber tone. It feels reliable rather than energetic.
Questions about #7d5531
What is #7d5531 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d5531 is rgb(125, 85, 49), in HSL hsl(28, 44%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 61%, 51%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
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Is #7d5531 readable on white or black?
#7d5531 has a 6.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.21:1 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.