#7E7267 Hex Color
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#7e7267 is a muted, dusty brown with subtle orange undertones that read almost like a desaturated clay. This matte shade works best as a supporting background element rather than a dominant color, as it can appear muddy in large applications. It pairs effectively with crisp cream or off-white for contrast. Use this hex code when you need an understated, grounded tone that avoids the intensity of pure orange.
Questions about #7e7267
What is #7e7267 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e7267 is rgb(126, 114, 103), in HSL hsl(29, 10%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 18%, 51%.
Does #7e7267 work better as a primary or background color?
#7e7267 functions best as a background or supporting element because of its low-saturation, matte quality. Using it as a dominant foreground color can occasionally appear muddy, so it is most effective when providing a neutral, grounded foundation for brighter accents.
Is #7e7267 readable on white or black?
#7e7267 has a 4.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.48:1 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.