#78553B Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated brown carries a grounded, vintage quality that suits moody branding or rustic UI elements. Its muted character can appear muddy if used as a primary background, so it functions best as a supporting texture or strong accent. The hex code for this color is #78553b. Because it offers high contrast with white text, it remains readable for small, dense blocks of copy.
Questions about #78553b
What is #78553b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #78553b is rgb(120, 85, 59), in HSL hsl(26, 34%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 51%, 53%.
How should I use #78553b in a design project?
#78553b functions best as a supporting texture or a grounded accent rather than a full-page background. Because it offers strong contrast against white or cream backgrounds, it is an excellent choice for headers or small blocks of legible body text.
What colors pair well with the brown #78553b?
Is #78553b readable on white or black?
#78553b has a 6.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.16:1 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.