#7F5E58 Hex Color
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#7f5e58 is a desaturated, dusty reddish-brown with significant gray undertones. This matte, muted shade avoids the intensity of standard reds, acting as a sophisticated, grounded choice for editorial layouts. Because it leans dark, it functions best as a supporting tone or text color against cream backgrounds. The hex code for this ashy red is #7f5e58, which maintains sufficient contrast for legible white body text.
Questions about #7f5e58
What is #7f5e58 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f5e58 is rgb(127, 94, 88), in HSL hsl(9, 18%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 31%, 50%.
What colors pair best with #7f5e58?
#7f5e58 works beautifully when paired with soft cream or warm white backgrounds to highlight its muted, earthy nature. For secondary accents, it complements deep charcoal or muted olive tones, which help reinforce its grounded and organic aesthetic.
Is #7f5e58 readable on white or black?
#7f5e58 has a 5.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.64:1 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.