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#7E532A color code is #7E532A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #7e532a.

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#7E532A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #7E532A is 0.1079. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.65:1 against white and 3.16:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#7E532A on white6.65:1AA
The quick brown fox
#7E532A on black3.16:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #7E532A6.65:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #7E532A3.16:1AA Large

#7E532A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #7E532A?+
The hex code for #7E532A is #7E532A. In RGB it's rgb(126, 83, 42), and in HSL it's hsl(29, 50%, 33%).
What is the RGB value of #7E532A?+
#7E532A in RGB is (126, 83, 42). Written in CSS: rgb(126, 83, 42).
What is the CMYK value of #7E532A?+
#7E532A converts to CMYK(0%, 34%, 67%, 51%) for print. Hex equivalent is #7E532A.
Is #7e532a a warm or cool color?+
#7E532A (#7E532A) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 29° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #7e532a belong to?+
#7E532A belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 29°, 50%, 33% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #7e532a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#7E532A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.65:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #7e532a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #7E532A (#7E532A) is 3047 C Dark Marigold, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #7E532A in design

Practical guidance for using #7e532a (#7E532A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #7E532A (#7E532A) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #7e532a text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #7E532A (#7E532A) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if orange runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#7E532A flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #7e532a can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#7E532A works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.