#7D5E3E Hex Color
Warmth Without the Noise
Not a lively terracotta or a dark espresso, #7d5e3e sits in between as a dusty brown with muted orange undertones. Its very low saturation keeps things mellow, which suits vintage packaging, coffee branding, and autumn layouts. It works best as a supporting tone or large background, and white text clears AA contrast against it at roughly 5.9:1.
Questions about #7d5e3e
What is #7d5e3e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d5e3e is rgb(125, 94, 62), in HSL hsl(30, 34%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 50%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7d5e3e?
Cream and dusty sage lift #7d5e3e gently, while a deep teal accent adds contrast without clashing. Avoid bright oranges nearby, they make this muted brown read muddy.
Is #7d5e3e readable on white or black?
#7d5e3e has a 5.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.54:1 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.