#7E645D Hex Color
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#7e645d is a dark, dusty red with gray-brown undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a subdued, grounded mood, while the red base adds restrained energy and warmth. Use it as a supporting tone in branding, editorial layouts, or food packaging, especially beside cream or muted blue. White text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #7e645d.
Questions about #7e645d
What is #7e645d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e645d is rgb(126, 100, 93), in HSL hsl(13, 15%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 26%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7e645d?
#7e645d pairs well with cream, muted blue, and sage, creating balanced palettes that soften its dusty red base while preserving a grounded feel; cream adds warmth, muted blue adds contrast, and sage reinforces its earthy character.
Does #7e645d read as warm or cool?
#7e645d reads as a warm, muted red because its red base is tempered by gray-brown undertones, while low saturation keeps the warmth restrained and gives it an ashy, grounded appearance instead of a bright or fiery one.
Is #7e645d readable on white or black?
#7e645d has a 5.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.86:1 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.