#7F5849 Hex Color
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A dark, dusty brown with a matte, ashy finish. #7f5849 works best as a supporting tone, where its muted warmth grounds brighter accents instead of competing with them. It suits coffee brands, packaging, and vintage palettes. White text hits about 6.2:1 contrast against this hex code, so it can carry small body text. Pair it with soft cream or muted teal to keep it from going muddy.
Questions about #7f5849
What is #7f5849 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f5849 is rgb(127, 88, 73), in HSL hsl(17, 27%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 43%, 50%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7f5849?
Soft cream, muted teal, and charcoal all sit well against #7f5849. Cream lifts its warmth, while teal adds contrast that keeps the brown from reading flat. Sage also works for a softer, organic palette.
Is #7f5849 readable on white or black?
#7f5849 has a 6.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.39:1 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.