#7E6E41 Hex Color
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#7e6e41 is a dusty, warm olive-yellow with low saturation and a mellow, ashy finish. Its earthy tone suggests resilience and practical optimism, fitting outdoor, organic, construction, or budget-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or terracotta rather than a dominant background. The hex code #7e6e41 supports white body text at about 5.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #7e6e41
What is #7e6e41 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e6e41 is rgb(126, 110, 65), in HSL hsl(44, 32%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 48%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7e6e41?
The #7e6e41 hex color pairs well with cream for warmth, terracotta for an earthy accent, and charcoal for stronger contrast. These combinations keep its muted yellow undertone grounded without making the palette feel dull.
Is #7e6e41 readable on white or black?
#7e6e41 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.