#7D5642 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #7d5642 is a dark brown with dusty red and gray undertones. Its low saturation gives it a matte, serious character suited to moody backgrounds, coffee or chocolate branding, and vintage layouts. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or sage; large areas can feel heavy. White text reaches about 6.4:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #7d5642.
Questions about #7d5642
What is #7d5642 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d5642 is rgb(125, 86, 66), in HSL hsl(20, 31%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 47%, 51%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7d5642?
Is #7d5642 readable on white or black?
#7d5642 has a 6.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.28:1 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.