#7F490B Hex Color
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#7f490b is a dark, unsaturated brown that feels grounded and dependable. It acts as an excellent base for vintage branding or moody design palettes. Because it sits on the darker end of the spectrum, it requires white text for optimal readability. When used as a solid background, it anchors bright accents or warm neutrals effectively without overwhelming the composition. The hex code is #7f490b.
Questions about #7f490b
What is #7f490b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f490b is rgb(127, 73, 11), in HSL hsl(32, 84%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 91%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #7f490b?
Does #7f490b work well for typography?
Because #7f490b is a very dark, unsaturated tone, it is best used as a background or accent rather than primary body text. If you must use it for type, ensure it is set against a very light background to maintain accessibility.
Is #7f490b readable on white or black?
#7f490b has a 7.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.86:1 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.