#7D695B Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #7d695b blends dusty orange with ashy brown for a warm, subdued finish. Its medium-dark value suits grounded branding, autumn layouts, coffee packaging, and artisan products. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or muted sage, though large areas can feel heavy. The hex code #7d695b provides about 5.2:1 contrast with white text.
Questions about #7d695b
What is #7d695b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d695b is rgb(125, 105, 91), in HSL hsl(25, 16%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 27%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7d695b?
#7d695b pairs well with cream for softer contrast, muted sage for an earthy palette, and deep gray for definition; these combinations preserve its warm, dusty character without making a layout feel overly orange.
Does #7d695b look warm or cool?
#7d695b reads as a warm, subdued neutral because its brown base carries a dusty orange undertone, while its grayness softens the warmth and keeps the overall impression matte and restrained. It suits earthy, settled designs better than bright, energetic layouts.
Is #7d695b readable on white or black?
#7d695b has a 5.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.04:1 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.