#795526 Hex Color
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Closer to aged leather than fresh timber, this dark brown sits low in both lightness and saturation. The hex code #795526 carries a dusty, mellow warmth that suits coffee branding, vintage packaging, and moody backgrounds. White text passes contrast checks against it, but it can turn muddy as a dominant color, so treat it as a grounding base or supporting tone beside cream or muted teal.
Questions about #795526
What is #795526 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #795526 is rgb(121, 85, 38), in HSL hsl(34, 52%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 69%, 53%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #795526?
#795526 flatters muted cream, sage, and dusty teal. The low saturation keeps pairings soft, so avoid bright neighbors that make it look muddy. A pale parchment tone works well for text or breathing room.
What mood does #795526 convey?
It reads serious, sturdy, and a little somber. The darkness suggests depth and reliability while the muted warmth keeps it comfortable rather than cold, which suits heritage brands and craft products.
Is #795526 readable on white or black?
#795526 has a 6.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.14:1 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.