#785643 Hex Color
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A dark, muted brown, #785643 has warm red and gray undertones that create a serious, grounded mood. Its low saturation suits vintage branding, coffee packaging, legal layouts, and moody backgrounds without feeling harsh. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or dusty blue; white text reaches about 6.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #785643.
Questions about #785643
What is #785643 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #785643 is rgb(120, 86, 67), in HSL hsl(22, 28%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 44%, 53%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #785643?
#785643 pairs well with cream for softer contrast and dusty blue for a cool counterpoint, while white adds clarity. Keep brighter accents limited so the brown remains the grounded anchor in vintage, coffee, or editorial palettes.
Does #785643 read as a warm or cool brown?
#785643 reads as a warm, muted brown because its red component outweighs its blue component, while gray-like low saturation softens the warmth. That balance gives layouts a serious, grounded mood rather than a bright or rustic orange-brown feel.
Is #785643 readable on white or black?
#785643 has a 6.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.21:1 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.