#785E43 Hex Color
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#785e43 is a muted, warm orange-brown with dusty gray undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates an understated mood suited to coffee packaging, artisan branding, autumn layouts, and supporting interface elements. Use it beside cream or dark teal, while white text provides about 6.0:1 contrast on this hex code.
Questions about #785e43
What is #785e43 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #785e43 is rgb(120, 94, 67), in HSL hsl(31, 28%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 44%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #785e43?
#785e43 pairs well with cream for a softer, warmer palette, while dark teal adds cooler contrast and reinforces the shade’s earthy character without making the overall design feel overly bright.
Does #785e43 read as warm or cool?
#785e43 reads as a warm color because its orange-brown base outweighs the cool influence of its dusty gray undertones, while its muted saturation keeps that warmth restrained and gives the shade a grounded, understated mood.
Is #785e43 readable on white or black?
#785e43 has a 6.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.48:1 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.