#78300E Hex Color
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Reminiscent of strong coffee or worn leather, #78300e is a deep reddish brown with a muted, earthy character. It works best as a dominant base in moody palettes, flattered by cream, sage, or burnt orange. White text passes easily against this hex code. Use it for food, craft, or vintage branding where warmth matters.
Questions about #78300e
What is #78300e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #78300e is rgb(120, 48, 14), in HSL hsl(19, 79%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 88%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #78300e?
Cream, sage, and burnt orange all flatter this brown. It also looks richer with burgundy than with neutral tans, which can wash out its warmth.
Is #78300e readable on white or black?
#78300e has a 9.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.22:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.