#78330C Hex Color

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#78330c is a deep, unsaturated brown that feels heavy and serious. Because of its low lightness, this shade works best as a moody background or a primary anchor for vintage-inspired branding. It pairs well with soft creams or muted sage greens to create a grounded aesthetic. White text reads clearly against this hex code, ensuring good legibility for body copy.

Questions about #78330c

What is #78330c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #78330c is rgb(120, 51, 12), in HSL hsl(22, 82%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 90%, 53%.
What colors pair best with #78330c in a design palette?
#78330c works exceptionally well when balanced against lighter, organic tones to keep the design from feeling too heavy. Pair this deep brown with soft cream or a muted sage green to achieve a sophisticated, balanced, and grounded aesthetic.
Is #78330c readable on white or black?
#78330c has a 9.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.27:1 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.