#7E361D Hex Color
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#7e361d is a dark, muted red-brown with warm earthy undertones and a mellow, shadowed finish. Its low lightness gives branding, autumn palettes, wine packaging, and formal layouts a serious, traditional character. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent with cream and charcoal. The hex code #7e361d also supports clear white text.
Questions about #7e361d
What is #7e361d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e361d is rgb(126, 54, 29), in HSL hsl(15, 63%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 77%, 51%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #7e361d?
Cream, charcoal, and muted sage pair well with #7e361d, balancing its warm, dark red-brown base with lighter contrast and a restrained natural feel; use cream for softness and charcoal for a more formal palette.
Does #7e361d look warm or cool?
#7e361d reads as a warm red-brown because its red hue and relatively low blue content create earthy undertones, while its low lightness gives it a shadowed, grounded appearance rather than a bright or vivid one.
Where does #7e361d work well?
#7e361d works well as a supporting tone or bold accent in autumn palettes, wine packaging, traditional branding, and formal layouts, where its dark earthy character adds weight without the brightness of a saturated red.
Is #7e361d readable on white or black?
#7e361d has a 8.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.43:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.