#7B551E

#7B551E

Overview

#7B551E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 123, 85, 30, in HSL 35.5°, 60.8%, 30.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 30.9%, 75.6%, 51.8%. The nearest named color is tan 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#7B551E

RGB

123, 85, 30

HSL

35.5, 60.8%, 30.0%

HSV

35.5, 75.6%, 48.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 30.9%, 75.6%, 51.8%

OKLCH

0.48 0.0862 72.7

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark browns like chocolate and espresso project richness, indulgence, and masculine elegance. They carry the warmth of wood-paneled studies and aged leather, evoking comfort and established tradition. These deep tones suggest solidity, dependability, and mature sophistication.

Design Usage

Dark brown excels as a text color alternative to pure black, providing warmth and reducing visual harshness. It suits coffee roasters, chocolate brands, and heritage accessories with a tradition focus. Pair it with cream, gold, or burnt orange for a luxurious, warm-toned design system.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #7B551E;
color: #7B551E;
border-color: #7B551E;
Nearest Tailwind: Yellow 900 #713F12

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.64:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.16:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #7B551E?

RGB(123, 85, 30) · HSL(35.5, 60.8%, 30.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 30.9%, 75.6%, 51.8%)

Does #7B551E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.64:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #7B551E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #7B551E background; contrast on black is 3.16:1.