#7F5E47 Hex Color

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Not a vivid orange, #7f5e47 reads as a dark, ashy brown with a muted, dusty feel. The hex code carries a warm, mellow mood that suits coffee packaging, autumn themes, and vintage layouts. It works best as a supporting tone, since large fields can turn muddy. White text passes WCAG AA at about 5.8:1 contrast.

Questions about #7f5e47

What is #7f5e47 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f5e47 is rgb(127, 94, 71), in HSL hsl(25, 28%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 44%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #7f5e47?
Cream, muted sage, and dusty teal flatter #7f5e47 without fighting its low saturation. Skip bright oranges nearby, since they exaggerate how muddy this shade can look.
Is #7f5e47 readable on white or black?
#7f5e47 has a 5.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.59:1 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.