#7E3918 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #7e3918 is a warm brown with red-orange undertones and low lightness. Its serious, grounded mood suits coffee, chocolate, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone or bold background, pairing it with cream or dusty blue. White text remains highly readable, while its low saturation can look muddy in fine detail. The hex code for this brown is #7e3918.
Questions about #7e3918
What is #7e3918 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e3918 is rgb(126, 57, 24), in HSL hsl(19, 68%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 81%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7e3918?
Cream, dusty blue, and muted teal pair well with #7e3918, balancing its dark red-orange warmth without making a palette feel harsh. Cream offers clear contrast, dusty blue cools the palette, and terracotta creates a warmer, tonal direction.
Is #7e3918 a warm or cool color?
#7e3918 reads as a warm brown because its red-orange undertones outweigh its low saturation, giving it an earthy, grounded feel rather than a crisp or cool appearance. It feels especially rich beside cream and more balanced beside dusty blue.
Does #7e3918 work with white text?
#7e3918 provides strong contrast with white text, making it suitable for dark buttons, headings, and broad background areas. Still, check the exact font size and weight in an accessibility checker before using it for small text.
Is #7e3918 readable on white or black?
#7e3918 has a 8.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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.