#7E535E Hex Color
Dusty pink with a moody, muted edge
Dusty rose with a gray shadow, dark pink at its core. #7e535e is warm but heavily muted, so it works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant base, where it can turn muddy. It flatters deep teal and soft cream. The hex code also holds white text at about 6.4:1 contrast, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #7e535e
What is #7e535e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e535e is rgb(126, 83, 94), in HSL hsl(345, 21%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 25%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7e535e?
Deep teal, charcoal, and soft cream all bring out the warmth in #7e535e. Skip bright pinks and pure white nearby, they wash out its muted character.
Does #7e535e read warm or cool?
Warm. Its red undertones pull it toward rose and plum territory, but heavy gray desaturation keeps it mellow rather than vivid. Treat it as a soft, winter-worn warm tone.
Is #7e535e readable on white or black?
#7e535e has a 6.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.28:1 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.