#7D5844 Hex Color
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Dark brown, muted and earthy. #7d5844 sits low in saturation with warm, dusty undertones, so it reads calm rather than rich. It works best as a supporting tone or background, where cream or soft peach text stays readable (white hits about 6.3:1 contrast). Pair it with sage or dusty blue for a grounded, vintage palette. The hex code is #7d5844.
Questions about #7d5844
What is #7d5844 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d5844 is rgb(125, 88, 68), in HSL hsl(21, 30%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 46%, 51%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7d5844?
Sage green, dusty blue, and cream all sit comfortably beside #7d5844 without competing with its muted warmth. For sharper contrast, try a pale peach or a soft teal accent.
Is #7d5844 readable on white or black?
#7d5844 has a 6.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.35:1 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.