#7E706A Hex Color

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Muted and ashy, #7e706a is a dusty orange with gray-brown undertones and restrained saturation. Its grounded warmth supports optimism in autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and Halloween campaigns. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or charcoal. White text provides about 4.8:1 contrast, making this hex code suitable for accessible body copy.

Questions about #7e706a

What is #7e706a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e706a is rgb(126, 112, 106), in HSL hsl(18, 9%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 16%, 51%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7e706a?
For a grounded palette, pair #7e706a with cream or charcoal; muted sage adds a subdued natural contrast, while deep burgundy makes its dusty orange warmth feel richer without overwhelming the restrained saturation.
Does #7e706a read as a warm or cool color?
#7e706a reads as a warm, muted color because its orange-brown hue remains visible beneath a strong gray cast, while low saturation gives it an earthy, weathered character instead of the crisp brightness of a highly saturated orange.
Is #7e706a readable on white or black?
#7e706a has a 4.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.41:1 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.