#7E7172 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy red feels muted and understated rather than aggressive or energetic. Because of its low saturation, #7e7172 functions best as a supporting neutral or text color rather than a primary brand accent. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoals or soft creams, and since it meets accessibility standards, you can confidently use it for readable body text against a white background.
Questions about #7e7172
What is #7e7172 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e7172 is rgb(126, 113, 114), in HSL hsl(355, 5%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 10%, 51%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7e7172?
This color thrives alongside deep neutrals like charcoal or warm off-whites, which amplify its sophisticated, muted character. Avoid pairing it with high-energy neons, as they overwhelm its understated, ashy base and diminish the subtle, calming effect it creates.
Is #7e7172 readable on white or black?
#7e7172 has a 4.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.49:1 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.