#784D19 Hex Color
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This unsaturated brown is dark and mellow, carrying a somber weight suitable for vintage or artisan branding. While it provides high contrast for white text, avoid using it as a massive background block, as it can easily turn muddy. Instead, use #784d19 as a grounded, reliable accent color. It pairs particularly well with muted teal or pale sage to keep layouts from feeling too gloomy.
Questions about #784d19
What is #784d19 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #784d19 is rgb(120, 77, 25), in HSL hsl(33, 66%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 79%, 53%.
What works best with #784d19 in a color palette?
Because #784d19 is a dark and unsaturated brown, it benefits from lighter, cooler counterparts to prevent a gloomy appearance. Pair it with muted teal or pale sage to create a sophisticated, balanced contrast that feels natural and grounded.
Is #784d19 suitable for large background areas?
Using #784d19 as a massive background block often results in a muddy, heavy visual weight that can strain readability. It functions much more effectively as a reliable, grounded accent color that provides structure without overpowering your primary design elements.
Is #784d19 readable on white or black?
#784d19 has a 7.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.87:1 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.