#7D6065 Hex Color

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A dim, dusty red with strong ashy undertones, #7d6065 brings a muted character to any palette. It works best as a supporting tone rather than a large background, where its desaturated nature might feel muddy. Pair this shade with cream or soft grays to maintain clarity. Because it offers a 5.6:1 contrast ratio against white text, it remains accessible for functional UI elements.

Questions about #7d6065

What is #7d6065 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d6065 is rgb(125, 96, 101), in HSL hsl(350, 13%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 19%, 51%.
How should I use #7d6065 in a color palette?
#7d6065 functions best as a supporting tone rather than a primary background color because its desaturated nature can appear muddy in large areas. Pair it with crisp cream or light gray tones to maintain visual clarity and contrast.
Is #7d6065 readable on white or black?
#7d6065 has a 5.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.73:1 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.