#7E6D59 Hex Color
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#7e6d59 is a dark, dusty orange-brown with ashy undertones and very low saturation. Its matte finish brings warmth and restraint to coffee, chocolate, craft, organic, and autumn-themed branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or muted blue, since it can look muddy across large areas. White text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #7e6d59.
Questions about #7e6d59
What is #7e6d59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e6d59 is rgb(126, 109, 89), in HSL hsl(32, 17%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 29%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7e6d59?
#7e6d59 pairs well with cream and muted blue, which balance its dusty warmth without making the palette feel harsh; a soft sage accent adds contrast while preserving its earthy, restrained mood. Use the brown as a supporting tone when large areas start to look muddy.
What mood does #7e6d59 create in a design?
#7e6d59 creates a warm, restrained mood, blending dusty orange-brown warmth with ashy undertones and low saturation, so it suits coffee, chocolate, craft, organic, and autumn-inspired designs without feeling bright or playful.
Is #7e6d59 readable on white or black?
#7e6d59 has a 4.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.21:1 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.