#794224 Hex Color
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Dark, earthen brown with red undertones. #794224 reads grounded and serious, which suits coffee packaging, vintage layouts, and moody brand palettes. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it works best as a dominant base or supporting tone rather than a loud accent. White text passes comfortably against this hex code, clearing the 4.5:1 threshold for small body text.
Questions about #794224
What is #794224 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #794224 is rgb(121, 66, 36), in HSL hsl(21, 54%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 70%, 53%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #794224?
Cream, sage, and muted teal all sit well against #794224, with cream giving the strongest contrast. Avoid bright reds and oranges, which crowd its warm undertones.
Is #794224 readable on white or black?
#794224 has a 8.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.61:1 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.