#7D5F31 Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, #7d5f31 is a warm orange-brown with low saturation and soft gray undertones. Its mellow depth suggests comfort, reliability, and autumn character, making it effective for coffee, chocolate, craft, agricultural, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or muted teal; white text remains accessible at about 5.9:1. The hex code is #7d5f31.
Questions about #7d5f31
What is #7d5f31 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d5f31 is rgb(125, 95, 49), in HSL hsl(36, 44%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 61%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7d5f31?
Pair #7d5f31 with cream for softness or muted teal for cool contrast; charcoal also creates a grounded, low-key palette for coffee, craft, agricultural, and vintage-inspired designs.
Is #7d5f31 a warm or cool color?
#7d5f31 reads as a warm color because its brown base carries noticeable orange and yellow influence, while its low saturation and gray undertones soften that warmth without losing its earthy character. It feels mellow rather than bright.
Is #7d5f31 readable on white or black?
#7d5f31 has a 5.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.55:1 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.