#7E6B69 Hex Color
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Somewhere between dusty rose and weathered brick, #7e6b69 is a muted red with heavy gray undertones. Its low saturation tames red’s usual heat, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a hero color. It can turn muddy in large fields, but white text clears the 4.5:1 contrast bar against it, making the hex code a workable dark background.
Questions about #7e6b69
What is #7e6b69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e6b69 is rgb(126, 107, 105), in HSL hsl(6, 9%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 17%, 51%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7e6b69?
Cream and deep navy make #7e6b69 read richer, while sage green softens its warmth. Skip bright oranges and pinks, which exaggerate its muddy, grayed-out side.
Is #7e6b69 readable on white or black?
#7e6b69 has a 5.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.19:1 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.