#786C5D Hex Color
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This dusty, muted earth tone straddles the line between brown and grey. As a stable base, it offers a grounded alternative to pure neutrals. With a 5.1:1 contrast ratio against white, the hex code #786c5d provides sufficient readability for body text. Use it in vintage or organic branding where you need a serious, understated look without the starkness of black.
Questions about #786c5d
What is #786c5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #786c5d is rgb(120, 108, 93), in HSL hsl(33, 13%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 22%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #786c5d?
Is #786c5d readable on white or black?
#786c5d has a 5.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.10:1 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.