#7F7165 Hex Color
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This muted, ashy shade sits between dusty orange and grey, offering a restrained earthiness. Because it reads quite neutral, #7f7165 works well as a supporting background element or a grounding secondary color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep teal or crisp white for better visibility. While it lacks saturation, this hex code provides a calm, understated base for minimal branding or autumnal design projects.
Questions about #7f7165
What is #7f7165 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f7165 is rgb(127, 113, 101), in HSL hsl(28, 11%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 20%, 50%.
What color combinations work best with #7f7165?
Is #7f7165 considered a warm or cool color?
Despite its greyish appearance, #7f7165 leans warm due to its dusty orange undertones. This prevents it from feeling clinical or cold, making it an excellent choice for backgrounds where you want to maintain a sense of organic comfort.
Is #7f7165 readable on white or black?
#7f7165 has a 4.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.45:1 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.