#7F6059 Hex Color
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#7f6059 is a dark, dusty red with muted brown and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a matte, understated mood, while its deep value adds restrained warmth and energy. Use it as a supporting tone in branding, packaging, or romance-focused layouts, paired with cream or muted blue. White text achieves about 5.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #7f6059.
Questions about #7f6059
What is #7f6059 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f6059 is rgb(127, 96, 89), in HSL hsl(11, 18%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 30%, 50%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7f6059?
Does #7f6059 feel warm or cool?
#7f6059 reads as a warm, subdued red because its brown undertones outweigh the gray, though its low saturation keeps the warmth restrained rather than bright. That balance suits calm, grounded designs better than energetic red palettes.
Is #7f6059 readable on white or black?
#7f6059 has a 5.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.71:1 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.