#793939 Hex Color
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#793939 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and low saturation, giving it a matte, serious feel. This hex code works well as a supporting tone for wine branding, autumn palettes, formal layouts, and moody backgrounds. Use white text over it for about 8.5:1 contrast, while brighter accents prevent large areas from feeling heavy.
Questions about #793939
What is #793939 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #793939 is rgb(121, 57, 57), in HSL hsl(0, 36%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 53%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #793939?
#793939 pairs well with olive, warm cream, and muted gold because those lighter, earthy tones balance its low saturation without competing with its dark value in a restrained editorial or packaging palette.
Is #793939 readable on white or black?
#793939 has a 8.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.45:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.