#785155 Hex Color
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A dark, muted red with dusty brown undertones, #785155 feels serious, restrained, and slightly mysterious. Its low saturation gives layouts a matte, mature finish, though it can look muddy across large areas. Use it as a supporting tone with warm ivory or pale sage, and pair white text with the hex code #785155 for strong readability.
Questions about #785155
What is #785155 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #785155 is rgb(120, 81, 85), in HSL hsl(354, 19%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 29%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #785155?
Warm ivory, pale sage, and muted charcoal pair well with #785155, balancing its dusty red-brown undertone without making the palette feel overly bright. Use ivory for contrast, sage for a softened natural accent, and charcoal for a deeper, low-key scheme.
Does white text work on #785155?
Yes, white text has strong contrast against #785155, while black text is less effective. Use white for buttons, labels, and headings, then verify the exact font size and weight with a contrast checker before publishing.
Is #785155 readable on white or black?
#785155 has a 6.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.10:1 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.