#794D00 Hex Color
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#794d00 is a dark, muted brown with warm golden undertones. Its low lightness and restrained saturation create a serious mood for moody backgrounds, vintage branding, coffee, chocolate, and artisan packaging. Use it as a strong base with cream or muted teal accents. White text reads clearly against it, with about a 7.3:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this color is #794d00.
Questions about #794d00
What is #794d00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #794d00 is rgb(121, 77, 0), in HSL hsl(38, 100%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 100%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #794d00 in a design?
Cream and muted teal pair well with #794d00, balancing its dark, warm brown base with light contrast and a restrained cool note. Use cream for large text or surfaces, then reserve muted teal for buttons, rules, or small accent areas.
Where does #794d00 work best in a visual system?
#794d00 works best as a dominant background or supporting brand tone in moody, vintage, food, coffee, and artisan designs. Its dark, muted surface can feel heavy across large layouts, so pair it with lighter content areas and use brighter accents sparingly.
Is #794d00 readable on white or black?
#794d00 has a 7.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.87:1 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.