#784E52 Hex Color
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A dark, dusty red with muted brown and mauve undertones, #784e52 feels serious, restrained, and slightly mysterious. Its low saturation suits moody branding, editorial layouts, and supporting panels better than bright calls to action. Pair it with warm ivory or muted sage, and use white text for readable contrast. The hex code #784e52 supports white text at about 7.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #784e52
What is #784e52 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #784e52 is rgb(120, 78, 82), in HSL hsl(354, 21%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 32%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #784e52?
Pair #784e52 with warm ivory, muted sage, and soft neutral tones to balance its dusty red base; sage adds a subdued natural accent, while ivory keeps layouts light and prevents the palette from feeling harsh.
Does #784e52 look warm or cool?
#784e52 reads as a muted warm red because its brown undertones soften the mauve cast, although the subdued purple influence keeps it from feeling orange or fiery. This balance gives the shade a serious, restrained, slightly mysterious mood.
Where does #784e52 work best in a design?
#784e52 works best in moody branding, editorial layouts, cards, and supporting panels where its low saturation adds depth without demanding attention, especially when a warmer, more restrained visual tone is the goal. Use a brighter accent for primary calls to action.
Is #784e52 readable on white or black?
#784e52 has a 6.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.01:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.