#7F4B53 Hex Color
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A dark, dusty red with muted rose undertones, #7f4b53 stays low in saturation and reads mellow rather than loud. It works best as a supporting tone or small accent, where its warmth adds depth without dominating a layout. Pair it with sage green or warm cream for balance. Next to pure white it can look a bit washed out. White text on top reaches about 6.9:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #7f4b53
What is #7f4b53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f4b53 is rgb(127, 75, 83), in HSL hsl(351, 26%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 35%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #7f4b53?
Sage green, warm cream, and deep navy all flatter this dusty red, since their cooler or lighter tones offset its muted warmth. Avoid bright oranges and pinks, which crowd its subdued character.
Is #7f4b53 readable on white or black?
#7f4b53 has a 6.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.03:1 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.