Is Oak Wood (#7E5E38) accessible for digital body text?

Against a pure white background (#FFFFFF), #7E5E38 achieves a contrast ratio of 5.92:1 (Passing WCAG AA normal text). Against a dark slate background (#0F172A), it achieves a contrast ratio of 3.01:1 (Failing WCAG AA normal text).

Which color harmonies pair best with Oak Wood?

The exact complementary color for #7E5E38 is #39587F. For analogous pairings, use #7F3C39 and #7B7F39. You can explore these combinations further in our Color Harmony Generator.

Color Directory/Oak Wood

Oak Wood (#7E5E38)

Q: What are the exact digital and print color codes for Oak Wood (#7E5E38)?

Oak Wood has the HEX code #7E5E38. In RGB color coordinates, its values are 126, 94, 56. In HSL, it is 33°, 38%, 36%. In CMYK print values, it corresponds to C:0% M:25% Y:56% K:51%.

Luminance: 13% · Nearest standard name: Oak Wood

Generate Around This Color

OAK WOOD

#7E5E38

rgb(126, 94, 56) · hsl(33°, 38%, 36%)

HEX#7E5E38

RGB126, 94, 56

HSL33°, 38%, 36%

HSV / HSB33°, 56%, 49%

CMYK (Print)0%, 25%, 56%, 51%

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#7E5E38#39587F

Analogous

#7F3C39#7E5E38#7B7F39

Triadic

#7E5E38#397F5F#5F397F

Tints & Shades

Lighter Tints

Darker Shades

WCAG 2.2 Contrast Verification

Against White (#FFFFFF)5.92:1

Sample text rendered with #7E5E38 on white

AA Normal: PASSAA Large: PASS

Against Dark (#0F172A)3.01:1

Sample text rendered with #7E5E38 on dark

AA Normal: FAILAA Large: PASS

Palettes Featuring Similar Tones

cp-featured-01Technology

TechModernCool

cp-featured-02Sunset

SunsetGradientCreative

cp-featured-03Vintage

VintageRetroWarm

cp-featured-04Gaming

Cyber Glitch Protocol

GamingFuturisticNeon

Comprehensive Color Profile & Design Architecture

The Complete Color Guide to Oak Wood (#7E5E38)

Oak Wood (#7E5E38) is a distinct shade within the Coral & Orange chromatic spectrum. Characterized by an optical luminance of 13% and a warm color temperature, this tone plays a vital role across web applications, brand identities, and editorial typography. Discover its mathematical harmonies, accessibility metrics, UI engineering roles, and front-end code tokens.

Technical Colorimetry & Coordinate Breakdown

Exact mathematical values across digital display, print press, and human perceptual spaces.

HEX Code#7E5E38

RGB Space126, 94, 56

HSL Values33°, 38%, 36%

HSV / HSB33°, 56%, 49%

CMYK Ink0%, 25%, 56%, 51%

TemperatureWarm

Optical Color Harmony Formulas for Oak Wood

Geometric intervals calculated from #7E5E38 on the 360-degree color wheel.

Direct Polar (180°)#39587F

Complementary Harmony

Pairs Oak Wood with its polar opposite (#39587F) to create maximum optical contrast, perfect for high-converting call-to-action buttons.

Adjacent (±30°)#7F3C39 · #7B7F39

Analogous Harmony

Positions adjacent neighboring hues on either side of Oak Wood for serene, gentle, and organic visual transitions.

Split Angles (150° / 210°)#397B7F · #3C397F

Split-Complementary

Uses the two colors flanking the direct complement of Oak Wood, offering rich visual variety without harsh chromatic vibration.

Triangular (120°)#397F5F · #5F397F

Triadic Harmony

Forms an equilateral triangle on the color wheel, generating playful, dynamic energy when balanced against a neutral background.

Rectangular (90°)#397F3C · #39587F · #7F397B

Tetradic (Square) Harmony

A rich four-color scheme combining two complementary pairs, ideal for complex dashboards, gaming HUDs, and multi-tier charts.

Interactive Exploration

Build Palettes With Oak Wood

Lock #7E5E38 inside our interactive generator to calculate live matching palettes in real time.

Launch Palette Generator

The 60-30-10 UI Implementation Role for Oak Wood

Recommended proportional volume and semantic interface assignment.

Recommended Assignment: Interactive Brand Accent (10% Volume)

With a saturation of 38% and lightness of 36%, Oak Wood (#7E5E38) acts as an attention-grabbing focal point. In user interfaces, reserve it for primary CTA buttons, active state indicators, and notification badges to draw user clicks immediately.

Light Mode SurfaceIdeal for buttons and badges

Dark Mode AdaptationDesaturate slightly for ambient glow

Tonal Expansion ScaleView 10-step design token ramp →

Color Psychology & Industry Alignment

Strategic cognitive triggers and target sector recommendations.

Cognitive & Emotional Perception

Embodies tactile warmth, artisan craftsmanship, grounded optimism, and hospitality. Creates an inviting, friendly atmosphere.

Optimal Industry Verticals

Hospitality Resorts, Artisan Food & Dining, Interior Decor, Education. Combining Oak Wood with intentional neutral whitespace reinforces authority and conversion clarity.

Production Code Tokens for Oak Wood

Drop-in design system tokens for CSS, Tailwind CSS, and SCSS.

CSS Custom Properties (:root)Vanilla CSS

:root {
  --color-7e5e38: #7E5E38;
  --color-7e5e38-rgb: 126, 94, 56;
  --color-7e5e38-hsl: 33deg 38% 36%;
}

tailwind.config.jsTailwind CSS

module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        '7e5e38': '#7E5E38',
      }
    }
  }
};

Explore Related Color Tools for Oak Wood

Continue developing your color system with specialized design tools.

Palette Generator

Generate harmonious 5-color palettes anchored to Oak Wood.

Launch Tool

WCAG Contrast Checker

Verify Level AA and AAA readability for Oak Wood against any background.

Check Contrast

Shades & Tints Scale

Generate a full 10-step tonal scale from 50 to 900 for Oak Wood.

Expand Scale

CSS Gradient Generator

Create linear and radial gradients blending Oak Wood with complementary hues.

Build Gradients

Frequently Asked Questions About Oak Wood (#7E5E38)

Authoritative answers covering Oak Wood color codes, WCAG contrast compliance, and UI design systems.

What are the exact digital and print color codes for Oak Wood (#7E5E38)?

Oak Wood is defined by the HEX code #7E5E38. Its digital screen RGB coordinates are R:126, G:94, B:56. Its cylindrical HSL values are Hue:33°, Saturation:38%, Lightness:36%. In HSV/HSB format, it is 33°, 56%, 49%. For four-color CMYK process printing, its ink percentages are C:0%, M:25%, Y:56%, K:51%.

Does Oak Wood (#7E5E38) pass WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards for text readability?

Against a pure white (#FFFFFF) background, Oak Wood achieves a contrast ratio of 5.92:1 (Passing WCAG AA for normal body text, and Passing for large headings). Against dark slate (#0F172A), it achieves a contrast ratio of 3.01:1 (Failing WCAG AA).

What is the direct complementary color for Oak Wood (#7E5E38)?

The exact 180-degree optical complementary color for #7E5E38 is #39587F. When placed side-by-side, #7E5E38 and #39587F create maximum visual tension and high click-through conversion rates.

What is the recommended role for Oak Wood in the 60-30-10 UI design rule?

How can I copy and export Oak Wood into Tailwind CSS and CSS variables?

You can define Oak Wood in CSS custom properties as ':root { --color-custom: #7E5E38; }' or paste it into your 'tailwind.config.js' file under 'theme.extend.colors'. You can also generate full palettes containing Oak Wood using our interactive Color Palette Generator.

Which color family does Oak Wood (#7E5E38) belong to?

Oak Wood belongs to the Coral & Orange family (Warm spectrum). You can explore full tonal ramps and curated palettes in our Coral & Orange Color Guide.