#7F4748 Hex Color
Serious and grounded dusty red tone
This dusty, muted red has a dark, earthy quality that reads as serious and grounded. Because of its low saturation, #7f4748 works well as a supporting tone in moody UI designs or as an accent against warm cream backgrounds. The hex code #7f4748 offers excellent readability for white text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or high-contrast headlines that need a touch of subdued passion.
Questions about #7f4748
What is #7f4748 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f4748 is rgb(127, 71, 72), in HSL hsl(359, 28%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 43%, 50%.
What types of color schemes work best with #7f4748?
Is #7f4748 suitable for text on a white background?
Yes, #7f4748 provides enough darkness and saturation to remain legible against a white background, making it an excellent choice for headlines or buttons. It offers a softer, more approachable alternative to pure black or dark navy text styles.
Is #7f4748 readable on white or black?
#7f4748 has a 7.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.89:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.