#786149 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted brown leans toward an ashy, matte finish. With its dark and desaturated character, #786149 provides a grounding, understated backdrop for artisan or vintage branding. Use it sparingly, as large blocks can appear muddy or gloomy. It pairs best with soft, off-white text to maintain necessary readability. The hex code for this dim, earthy tone is #786149.
Questions about #786149
What is #786149 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #786149 is rgb(120, 97, 73), in HSL hsl(31, 24%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 39%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #786149?
#786149 pairs best with warm, soft off-whites and cream tones to ensure text readability. For a sophisticated palette, consider grounding it alongside sage green or a muted terracotta, which enhances the organic, artisan feel of this brownish hue.
Is #786149 considered a warm or cool brown?
#786149 leans warm due to its inherent brown base, but its desaturated, ashy quality gives it a neutral, matte appearance. This duality makes it less aggressive than pure brown, allowing it to function like a deep neutral in design layouts.
Is #786149 readable on white or black?
#786149 has a 5.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.60:1 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.