Information about #7B5856 color

#7B5856 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #7B5856 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(123, 88, 86) (48.2% red, 34.5% green, 33.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 14 / 15 / 52 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#7B5856 presents itself as a gently muted warm red — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Dakota (#745D55). Nearby in the Register you will also find Buffalo (#765F57) and Double Otter (#796053).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(123, 88, 86)), which gives #7B5856 its character. If you plan to put text on a #7B5856 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.4:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #7B5856 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#7B5856 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#7B5856 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #7B5856

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Dakota color link
Dakota

#745D55

Buffalo color link
Buffalo

#765F57

Double Otter color link
Double Otter

#796053

Dull Purple color link
Dull Purple

#7F525D

Antique Red color link
Antique Red

#7D4F51

Echidna color link
Echidna

#745F52

YSK Brown color link
YSK Brown

#735351

Roman Coffee color link
Roman Coffee

#795D4C

Rosy Finch color link
Rosy Finch

#7F4E52

Deep Taupe color link
Deep Taupe

#7E5E60

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#7B5856
  • RGB123, 88, 86
  • CMYK0, 14, 15, 52
  • CSSrgb(123, 88, 86)
  • HSL3°, 18%, 41%
  • HSL Precise3.243°, 17.703%, 40.98%
  • HSV3°, 30%, 48%
  • HSB3°, 30%, 48%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.482
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.345
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.337
  • GLSLvec3(0.482, 0.345, 0.337)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.482, 0.345, 0.337, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.482, 0.345, 0.337)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB48.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB34.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB33.7%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID7B5856
  • DECIMAL ID8083542
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01