#7E5115 Hex Color
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#7e5115 is a dense, desaturated brown with moody, tobacco-like undertones. Because it sits on the darker side of the spectrum, it functions best as a grounding accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft creams for a vintage look, as the contrast supports excellent readability. White text pops clearly against this hex code, making it suitable for high-contrast detail work or logo branding.
Questions about #7e5115
What is #7e5115 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e5115 is rgb(126, 81, 21), in HSL hsl(34, 71%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 83%, 51%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7e5115 for a balanced design?
Is #7e5115 suitable for text or small details?
Because #7e5115 is quite dark and dense, it functions best as a high-contrast accent or for brand details rather than body text. When using it for UI elements, ensure it is set against a very light background for readability.
Is #7e5115 readable on white or black?
#7e5115 has a 6.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.07:1 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.