#784716 Hex Color
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#784716 is a dark, muted brown with warm red-orange undertones and low saturation. Its shadowed appearance suggests seriousness, reliability, and comfort, making it effective for vintage branding, coffee packaging, craft goods, or moody backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with cream and dusty blue accents. White text remains highly legible at about 7.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #784716.
Questions about #784716
What is #784716 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #784716 is rgb(120, 71, 22), in HSL hsl(30, 69%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 82%, 53%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #784716?
Does #784716 read as warm or cool?
#784716 reads as warm because its brown base carries red-orange undertones, even though its low saturation and shadowed value keep the overall impression subdued rather than bright, fiery, or highly energetic.
Is #784716 readable on white or black?
#784716 has a 7.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.71:1 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.