#7E5453 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted red carries a heavy, serious presence. Because #7e5453 is so unsaturated, it works best as a grounding neutral rather than a vibrant pop of color. It pairs unexpectedly well with cool slate grays or muted teals, offering depth without visual noise. Since it provides sufficient contrast for readability, use this hex code for body text or large, moody UI background elements.
Questions about #7e5453
What is #7e5453 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e5453 is rgb(126, 84, 83), in HSL hsl(1, 21%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 34%, 51%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7e5453 for a professional look?
This muted red works best alongside cool slate or soft muted teal shades. These cool-toned counterparts provide necessary contrast to the heavy, serious nature of #7e5453 without overwhelming the muted, organic aesthetic of your primary palette.
Is #7e5453 readable on white or black?
#7e5453 has a 6.40:1 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.