#785D36 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #785d36 is a warm brown with dusty yellow and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, tobacco, craft, organic, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone or background with white text, which reaches about 6.1:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #785d36.
Questions about #785d36
What is #785d36 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #785d36 is rgb(120, 93, 54), in HSL hsl(35, 38%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 55%, 53%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #785d36?
#785d36 pairs well with cream, muted sage, dusty blue, and terracotta, balancing its dusty brown base with softer or cooler accents while preserving a grounded, vintage mood. These combinations suit packaging, interiors, coffee branding, and editorial layouts.
Is #785d36 a warm or cool color?
#785d36 reads as a warm brown because its yellow undertones outweigh the muted gray influence, though the low saturation keeps it restrained rather than rich. It works well when you want warmth without the brightness of orange, red, or golden brown.
Is #785d36 readable on white or black?
#785d36 has a 6.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.41:1 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.