#785601 Hex Color
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This hex code reads less like yellow and more like soil. #785601 is a dark, muted olive with warm brown undertones, and its low lightness lets white text pass AA even at small sizes. It works best as a dominant base in outdoor or military palettes, pairing well with cream and rust rather than bright hues.
Questions about #785601
What is #785601 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #785601 is rgb(120, 86, 1), in HSL hsl(43, 98%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 99%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #785601?
Cream, rust, and deep teal sit well beside #785601 because their lightness contrast keeps the muted olive from reading flat. Bright primaries tend to make it look muddy by comparison.
Is #785601 readable on white or black?
#785601 has a 6.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.13:1 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.