#786A68 Hex Color
A grounded and aged dusty red
This dusty, desaturated red carries a muted, greyish undertone that feels grounded and slightly aged. Use #786a68 as a sophisticated supporting tone in your palette rather than a dominant base, as its low saturation can appear muddy in large blocks. It pairs well with crisp, cool whites or deep charcoal greys for a balanced, modern look. The hex code for this shade is #786a68.
Questions about #786a68
What is #786a68 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #786a68 is rgb(120, 106, 104), in HSL hsl(8, 7%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 13%, 53%.
How should I balance the low saturation of #786a68 in a design?
#786a68 works best as a supporting accent or background rather than a primary block, because its muted nature can appear muddy. Pair it with crisp white or deep charcoal to create contrast and keep the overall palette feeling fresh and intentional.
Is #786a68 readable on white or black?
#786a68 has a 5.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.06:1 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.