#793B26 Hex Color
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#793b26 is a dark, muted red-brown with warm earthy undertones and a smoky, grounded finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to wine branding, autumn palettes, and formal layouts. Use it as a dominant background with cream or blush accents, while white text remains highly readable. The hex code is #793b26.
Questions about #793b26
What is #793b26 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #793b26 is rgb(121, 59, 38), in HSL hsl(15, 52%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 69%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #793b26?
Does #793b26 read as warm or cool?
#793b26 reads as a warm color because its red-brown balance leans toward earthy orange rather than blue, while its low lightness and muted saturation give that warmth a smoky, serious, grounded quality instead of a bright or rustic feel.
Where does #793b26 work best in design?
#793b26 works well for wine-inspired branding, autumn layouts, formal headings, and dark background panels where its muted red-brown character can feel grounded while keeping the overall design restrained and polished. Pair it with cream or blush accents to keep the design from becoming too heavy.
Is #793b26 readable on white or black?
#793b26 has a 8.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.46:1 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.