#7E6562 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted reddish-brown offers a dim and matte appearance that avoids the aggression of pure red. It works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full background, where it can lean slightly muddy. Use white text for optimal readability, as it maintains good contrast. The hex code for this moody shade is #7e6562, pairing well with soft creams or desaturated sage greens.
Questions about #7e6562
What is #7e6562 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e6562 is rgb(126, 101, 98), in HSL hsl(6, 13%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 22%, 51%.
What colors pair best with #7e6562?
Because #7e6562 is a desaturated, earthy tone, it works beautifully with off-whites or soft creams to maintain contrast. For a natural palette, try pairing it with sage green or muted olive tones to balance the reddish warmth.
Is #7e6562 suitable for large blocks of text?
It is generally not recommended to use #7e6562 for large blocks of body text, as its muted, mid-tone nature can cause readability issues against many backgrounds. If you must use it for text, ensure you place it over a very light cream or white background.
Is #7e6562 readable on white or black?
#7e6562 has a 5.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.92:1 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.