#7F4F24 Hex Color

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#7f4f24 is a dark, muted brown with warm tobacco undertones. It reads closer to aged leather than fresh wood, mellow and a little gloomy. Its low saturation makes it a strong dominant base for vintage branding, coffee packaging, or moody layouts, though it can turn muddy next to pure white. White text passes AA on it at roughly 6.9:1. Pair it with cream or dusty teal for contrast.

Questions about #7f4f24

What is #7f4f24 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f4f24 is rgb(127, 79, 36), in HSL hsl(28, 56%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 72%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #7f4f24?
Cream, dusty teal, and muted sage all flatter #7f4f24, since their cool, muted tones balance its warmth. Avoid bright oranges nearby, as they blend into the brown and flatten the contrast.
Is #7f4f24 readable on white or black?
#7f4f24 has a 6.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.04:1 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.