#7E5D55 Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #7e5d55 is a dark reddish brown with dusty, ashy undertones and very low saturation. Its restrained warmth supports calm, understated branding while its red base can suggest passion or urgency in small accents. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or charcoal. The hex code #7e5d55 also provides about 5.9:1 contrast with white, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #7e5d55
What is #7e5d55 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e5d55 is rgb(126, 93, 85), in HSL hsl(12, 19%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 33%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7e5d55?
#7e5d55 pairs well with cream for a softer contrast and charcoal for a grounded, editorial palette. Its muted red-brown character also works beside dusty beige, where the darker tone provides structure without harsh contrast.
Is #7e5d55 readable on white or black?
#7e5d55 has a 5.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.58:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.