#8B7D79 Hex Color
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#8b7d79 is a muted reddish gray with ashy brown undertones and low saturation. Its dusty appearance brings restrained energy and warmth without vivid red’s urgency. Use it as a supporting tone in branding, caution graphics, or romance-led layouts, paired with charcoal or soft cream. The hex code #8b7d79 provides about 5.3:1 contrast with black text.
Questions about #8b7d79
What is #8b7d79 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b7d79 is rgb(139, 125, 121), in HSL hsl(13, 7%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 13%, 45%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8b7d79?
Is #8b7d79 warm or cool?
#8b7d79 reads as a warm, muted reddish gray because its red and brown undertones soften the neutral gray base. Its low saturation keeps the warmth subtle, making it feel dusty and restrained rather than vivid or strongly red.
Is #8b7d79 readable on white or black?
#8b7d79 has a 3.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.30:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.