#7E705F Hex Color
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This muted, ashy brown draws from a dusty orange base. It feels understated and raw, making it a reliable choice for rustic, earthy design themes. Because of its low saturation, the hex code #7e705f works best as a supporting texture or background neutral. It provides enough contrast to support white text, though it can appear muddy if paired with other dark, desaturated tones.
Questions about #7e705f
What is #7e705f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e705f is rgb(126, 112, 95), in HSL hsl(33, 14%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 25%, 51%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7e705f for a balanced palette?
Is #7e705f suitable for text backgrounds?
Yes, #7e705f functions as a reliable background neutral, provided you maintain high contrast. It is best suited for white or very light cream text, as the low saturation of the color can make dark text appear muddy or difficult to read if the contrast ratio is not sufficient.
Is #7e705f readable on white or black?
#7e705f has a 4.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.37:1 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.