#7E3D28 Hex Color
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The hex code #7e3d28 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones. Its low saturation gives layouts a serious, traditional mood while retaining energy and warmth. Use it as a supporting tone with cream, navy, or brass in branding, food packaging, and autumn designs. White text achieves strong contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #7e3d28
What is #7e3d28 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e3d28 is rgb(126, 61, 40), in HSL hsl(15, 52%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 68%, 51%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7e3d28?
Does #7e3d28 look warm or cool?
#7e3d28 reads as a warm, grounded red because its muted red base is shifted toward brown; its low saturation creates a restrained, traditional mood, while the red component preserves enough energy for accents without feeling bright or playful.
Is #7e3d28 readable on white or black?
#7e3d28 has a 8.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.58:1 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.