#79503A Hex Color
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#79503a is a dark, muted brown with warm red and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a matte, serious mood suited to coffee, tobacco, craft, vintage, and organic branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dominant background with white text, which reaches about 7.0:1 contrast. The hex code #79503a can feel heavy in large, dense layouts.
Questions about #79503a
What is #79503a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #79503a is rgb(121, 80, 58), in HSL hsl(21, 35%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 52%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #79503a?
#79503a pairs well with cream, muted sage, dusty blue, and restrained terracotta, which balance its warm brown base while preserving a subdued, earthy palette for backgrounds, text accents, packaging, and editorial layouts.
Is #79503a warm or cool?
It reads as warm because its red undertones outweigh its blue component, while its grayness and low saturation keep that warmth subdued when viewed beside cooler neutrals and pale backgrounds. This balance suits coffee, tobacco, craft, vintage, and organic-inspired layouts.
Is #79503a readable on white or black?
#79503a has a 6.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.02:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.