#79504C Hex Color
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A dark, muted reddish brown with warm, ashy undertones, #79504c feels serious, restrained, and slightly mysterious. Its low saturation suits moody backgrounds, supporting elements, and understated branding, though large areas can look muddy. As a hex code, #79504c supports readable white body text with about 6.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #79504c
What is #79504c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #79504c is rgb(121, 80, 76), in HSL hsl(5, 23%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 37%, 53%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #79504c?
Pair #79504c with sage, cream, or charcoal to balance its dusty warmth; sage adds an organic counterpoint, cream opens the palette, and charcoal keeps the result restrained for editorial, food, or lifestyle branding.
Is #79504c readable on white or black?
#79504c has a 6.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.06:1 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.