#7D7473 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #7d7473 is a medium-dark red softened by strong gray undertones and low saturation. Its dusty character suits restrained branding, editorial layouts, and romance themes without feeling bright or loud. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or navy, rather than a large background. The #7d7473 hex code supports black body text at about 4.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #7d7473
What is #7d7473 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d7473 is rgb(125, 116, 115), in HSL hsl(6, 4%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 8%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7d7473?
Does #7d7473 read as warm or cool?
#7d7473 reads as a softly warm neutral because its muted red base outweighs the cooling effect of its strong gray undertones, though its low saturation keeps the warmth subtle rather than earthy or vivid.
Is #7d7473 readable on white or black?
#7d7473 has a 4.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.61:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.