#7F5500 Hex Color
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#7f5500 is a dark, muted brown with warm ochre undertones. Its low lightness and restrained chroma create a serious, grounded mood, while the earthy warmth suggests comfort and resilience. Use the hex code as a supporting tone for coffee, craft, organic, or vintage branding, or pair it with white for readable body text.
Questions about #7f5500
What is #7f5500 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f5500 is rgb(127, 85, 0), in HSL hsl(40, 100%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 100%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #7f5500?
#7f5500 pairs well with cream, muted sage, and terracotta, creating a grounded palette that softens its dark brown base while preserving warmth and giving brand layouts a more natural, handmade feel. Use cream for open space and terracotta for small accents.
Does #7f5500 read as warm or cool?
#7f5500 reads warm because its yellow-orange undertone outweighs its restrained chroma, while its dark value keeps the warmth controlled rather than bright. That balance suits serious, rustic layouts and heritage-inspired branding better than airy, high-key palettes.
Is #7f5500 suitable for text and backgrounds?
#7f5500 works well as a background for white text, with about a 6.6:1 contrast ratio that clears the WCAG AA threshold for normal body text, which requires 4.5:1 at standard sizes. Its dark value can dominate a page, so lighter surfaces help the layout breathe.
Is #7f5500 readable on white or black?
#7f5500 has a 6.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.20:1 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.