#7E6762 Hex Color
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#7e6762 is a dusty, muted shade that leans heavily into desaturated brownish-red territory. It carries an ashy quality, making it excellent for restrained, professional UI backgrounds. Because it maintains enough contrast for small white text, it works well as a grounding element. Pair it with soft creams or warm slate grays for a balanced palette, as this hex code can look muddy if placed against overly vibrant tones.
Questions about #7e6762
What is #7e6762 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e6762 is rgb(126, 103, 98), in HSL hsl(11, 13%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 22%, 51%.
What colors pair best with #7e6762?
Is #7e6762 suitable for UI text?
While #7e6762 works effectively as a grounding background for light interfaces, it lacks the high contrast required for accessible body text. Use it for decorative elements, borders, or muted UI components, ensuring you layer lighter, high-contrast text on top for readability.
Is #7e6762 readable on white or black?
#7e6762 has a 5.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.00:1 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.