#785447 Hex Color
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#785447 is a dark, muted brown with warm red and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a matte, dusty feel that suits serious, moody branding and vintage design. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or faded blue rather than across large interfaces. White text has about 6.7:1 contrast, and the hex code #785447 meets WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #785447
What is #785447 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #785447 is rgb(120, 84, 71), in HSL hsl(16, 26%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 41%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #785447?
Cream, faded blue, and charcoal pair well with #785447, balancing its warm, dusty brown character while preserving a subdued vintage feel; use cream for lighter backgrounds, faded blue for gentle contrast, and charcoal for a deeper palette.
Is #785447 warm or cool?
#785447 reads as a warm brown because its red undertone outweighs its muted gray component, though low saturation keeps the warmth understated rather than earthy or orange. That balance makes it feel grounded, mature, and quietly vintage.
Is #785447 readable on white or black?
#785447 has a 6.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.15:1 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.