#7E6B5C Hex Color
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#7e6b5c is a muted blend of orange and brown with ashy gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its subdued lightness creates a grounded mood suited to coffee, chocolate, autumn, vintage, and artisan branding. Use this hex code as a supporting tone beside cream or dusty blue. White text provides about 5.1:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body copy.
Questions about #7e6b5c
What is #7e6b5c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e6b5c is rgb(126, 107, 92), in HSL hsl(26, 16%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 27%, 51%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7e6b5c?
#7e6b5c pairs well with cream, dusty blue, muted sage, and deep brown, creating a restrained palette that keeps its warm, ashy orange-brown character grounded without becoming too heavy; cream adds contrast, while dusty blue supplies a cooler counterpoint.
Does #7e6b5c look warm or cool?
#7e6b5c reads warm overall because its orange-brown base outweighs the ashy gray undertone, while the muted gray keeps it from feeling bright, strongly rustic, or visually intense in most palettes. It works well for coffee, autumn, vintage, and artisan-inspired designs.
Is #7e6b5c readable on white or black?
#7e6b5c has a 5.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.14:1 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.