#7E5D4D Hex Color
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This muted, dusty brown offers a grounded presence for design projects that need subtle warmth. Because of its low saturation and dark value, #7e5d4d works effectively as a supporting tone rather than a background, preventing designs from feeling too heavy. It pairs well with cream or light teal, providing a readable 5.9:1 contrast ratio against white text for accessible UI applications. The hex code is #7e5d4d.
Questions about #7e5d4d
What is #7e5d4d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e5d4d is rgb(126, 93, 77), in HSL hsl(20, 24%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 39%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7e5d4d?
#7e5d4d balances beautifully against clean cream or soft light teal tones to create a grounded, professional aesthetic. Using it as a secondary accent against these lighter shades prevents your design from feeling too heavy or oppressive.
Is #7e5d4d readable on white or black?
#7e5d4d has a 5.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.56:1 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.