#785540 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty brown possesses a grounded, serious quality that works best as a supporting tone in organic branding. Because it sits on the darker side of the spectrum, #785540 offers excellent contrast for white typography. Use this hex code sparingly to avoid a muddy effect, as it thrives when paired against cream or soft sage rather than stark white.
Questions about #785540
What is #785540 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #785540 is rgb(120, 85, 64), in HSL hsl(23, 30%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 47%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #785540?
Is #785540 suitable for text?
Yes, #785540 offers excellent contrast for white typography due to its darker, grounded nature. Avoid using it against very dark or overly vibrant backgrounds, as the lack of luminance difference will significantly reduce readability for your audience.
Is #785540 readable on white or black?
#785540 has a 6.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.17:1 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.