#786C00 Hex Color
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#786c00 is a dark olive with muted, warm yellow undertones. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, so it works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full background. It pairs well with cream or dusty blue. White text clears AA contrast on top at about 5.3:1, and the shade sits close to other shades of brown.
Questions about #786c00
What is #786c00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #786c00 is rgb(120, 108, 0), in HSL hsl(54, 100%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 100%, 53%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #786c00?
#786c00 looks best with cream, warm beige, or a dusty blue, which lifts its muddy undertones. A muted terracotta accent also works for earthy palettes. Avoid bright saturated yellows, which compete with it.
Can #786c00 be used as a background color?
Yes, but only in limited doses. White text on #786c00 reaches about 5.3:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body text. The dark, muted quality makes it a better accent or header band than a large page background.
Is #786c00 readable on white or black?
#786c00 has a 5.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.94:1 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.