#7E5F5D Hex Color
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A muted, dusty red with ashy brown undertones, the hex code #7e5f5d feels matte, dim, and restrained rather than vivid. Its low saturation suits understated backgrounds, supporting panels, and romantic or editorial branding. Use it as a dominant base with pale neutrals, though it can look muddy at small sizes. White text reaches about 5.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #7e5f5d
What is #7e5f5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e5f5d is rgb(126, 95, 93), in HSL hsl(4, 15%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 26%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7e5f5d?
#7e5f5d pairs well with charcoal, cream, and muted olive because these colors support its dusty brown undertone without making the palette feel flat. Use cream for lift and charcoal for stronger text or structural contrast.
Is #7e5f5d warm or cool?
#7e5f5d reads as a subdued warm red because its red base carries brown undertones, while its low saturation and gray cast keep the warmth controlled. It works well where a softer alternative to burgundy or terracotta is needed.
Is #7e5f5d readable on white or black?
#7e5f5d has a 5.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.68:1 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.