#7F584D Hex Color
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#7f584d is a dark, muted reddish brown with warm undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, moody feel suited to branding, food packaging, and supporting elements. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 6.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #7f584d.
Questions about #7f584d
What is #7f584d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f584d is rgb(127, 88, 77), in HSL hsl(13, 25%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 39%, 50%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7f584d?
Is #7f584d a warm or cool color?
#7f584d reads as a warm color because its muted brown base carries a reddish undertone rather than blue or green. Its low saturation softens that warmth, giving it a dusty, restrained appearance instead of a bright or fiery look.
Where does #7f584d work well?
#7f584d works well as a grounded background, secondary brand color, or packaging accent where a serious, tactile mood fits. Its muted reddish-brown character supports food, craft, lifestyle, and editorial palettes without the intensity of a brighter red.
Is #7f584d readable on white or black?
#7f584d has a 6.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.40:1 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.