#7D5A24 Hex Color
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This muted, desaturated brown offers a serious, grounded tone for vintage or organic branding. Because it is dark, #7d5a24 works well as a supporting background or for reliable typography. Pair it with cream or soft ivory to achieve a classic retro aesthetic. White text provides excellent legibility against this hex code, easily passing readability requirements for small body copy.
Questions about #7d5a24
What is #7d5a24 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d5a24 is rgb(125, 90, 36), in HSL hsl(36, 55%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 71%, 51%.
Which colors pair best with #7d5a24?
#7d5a24 functions beautifully with light neutrals like cream, ivory, or soft beige to create a classic, retro aesthetic. If you need a stronger contrast, deep charcoal or soft white text will remain legible while maintaining the grounded, organic feel of the palette.
Is #7d5a24 readable on white or black?
#7d5a24 has a 6.25:1 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.