#7E6B64 Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #7e6b64 is a dark orange-brown with gray, dusty undertones. The hex code for this shade is #7e6b64. It suits supporting roles in coffee, chocolate, craft, vintage, and autumn branding, especially beside cream or muted teal. White text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #7e6b64
What is #7e6b64 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e6b64 is rgb(126, 107, 100), in HSL hsl(16, 12%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 21%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7e6b64?
#7e6b64 pairs well with cream for a soft, warm contrast, while muted teal adds a restrained complementary accent; charcoal can deepen the palette without competing with its dusty orange-brown base.
Does #7e6b64 look warm or cool?
#7e6b64 reads as a warm, subdued shade because its brown base carries orange undertones, though the gray cast softens that warmth and keeps it from feeling bright or strongly earthy.
Is #7e6b64 readable on white or black?
#7e6b64 has a 5.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.17:1 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.