#7D5746 Hex Color
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A dark, muted brown, #7d5746 has warm red and gray undertones that create a matte, grounded feel. Its low saturation suggests seriousness, reliability, and understated comfort, making it effective as a supporting tone in vintage, coffee, food, or artisan branding. The hex code #7d5746 also works behind white body text, with about 6.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #7d5746
What is #7d5746 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d5746 is rgb(125, 87, 70), in HSL hsl(19, 28%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 44%, 51%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7d5746?
Muted browns like #7d5746 pair well with cream, warm white, terracotta, and sage, which reinforce its earthy character without making a palette feel heavy. Use white text for a clear, high-contrast dark-background treatment.
Does #7d5746 read as warm or cool?
#7d5746 reads as warm because its red undertones outweigh its gray component, while low saturation keeps the warmth restrained and gives the brown a matte, grounded appearance instead of a vivid, loud look.
Is #7d5746 readable on white or black?
#7d5746 has a 6.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.32:1 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.