#786A5B Hex Color
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Coffee labels, vintage posters, and autumn layouts are natural homes for this muted brown. #786a5b sits close to grey, its warmth dimmed by low saturation and medium-dark lightness. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant field, since large areas can read muddy. It flatters cream and dusty teal. White text passes WCAG AA on it at about 5.2:1.
Questions about #786a5b
What is #786a5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #786a5b is rgb(120, 106, 91), in HSL hsl(31, 14%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 24%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #786a5b?
Cream, dusty teal, and soft rust all sit well against #786a5b. Its low saturation lets brighter accents carry the palette while it holds a steady base.
Is #786a5b readable on white or black?
#786a5b has a 5.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.01:1 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.