#7E5D63 Hex Color
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#7e5d63 is a dusty, unsaturated mauve with deep reddish undertones. This matte, muted shade feels restrained and grounded, avoiding the typical intensity of bright reds or pinks. It functions best as a supporting accent in editorial palettes rather than a primary background. Pair it with soft, warm creams for a sophisticated, low-contrast look that provides enough legibility for small body text.
Questions about #7e5d63
What is #7e5d63 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e5d63 is rgb(126, 93, 99), in HSL hsl(349, 15%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 21%, 51%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #7e5d63?
#7e5d63 works beautifully when paired with soft, warm creams to create a sophisticated, low-contrast look that remains highly readable. For a deeper, more grounded aesthetic, it also complements charcoal or dark brown neutrals quite effectively.
Is #7e5d63 considered a warm or cool color?
#7e5d63 leans distinctly warm due to its deep reddish undertones. Despite being unsaturated and matte, the underlying red pigments give it a subtle, earthy heat that prevents the shade from feeling cold or clinical.
Is #7e5d63 readable on white or black?
#7e5d63 has a 5.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.63:1 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.