#79481D Hex Color
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#79481d is a dark, muted brown with warm red and orange undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, weathered mood, while its earthy depth suggests reliability, comfort, and strength. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or dusty blue, or as a background with white text, which meets WCAG AA contrast. The hex code is #79481d.
Questions about #79481d
What is #79481d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #79481d is rgb(121, 72, 29), in HSL hsl(28, 61%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 76%, 53%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #79481d?
#79481d pairs well with cream for gentle contrast and dusty blue for a cooler counterpoint; white offers the clearest text contrast, while charcoal can support a softer, layered neutral palette.
Is #79481d warm or cool?
#79481d reads as a warm brown because its red and orange undertones outweigh its muted saturation. Its low brightness keeps that warmth restrained, creating a serious, weathered mood rather than a bright or playful one.
Is #79481d readable on white or black?
#79481d has a 7.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.75:1 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.