#787055 Hex Color
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Reach for #787055 when a design needs a muted, earthy backdrop that stays out of the way. This dark olive carries heavy gray undertones and very low saturation, so it reads matte and grounded. It works best as a supporting tone behind cream type or alongside terracotta accents. The hex code #787055 also holds enough contrast for white body text, which makes it practical for outdoor and organic branding.
Questions about #787055
What is #787055 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #787055 is rgb(120, 112, 85), in HSL hsl(46, 17%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 29%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #787055?
Cream and warm off-whites keep #787055 from reading muddy, while terracotta adds warmth against its gray undertones. Dusty blues also work well for a cooler, weathered palette.
Is #787055 readable on white or black?
#787055 has a 4.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.24:1 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.