#79575D Hex Color

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#79575d is a dark, muted red-pink with dusty gray undertones and a matte, shadowed finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, intimate mood without vivid red’s sharp energy. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or pale peach in fashion, beauty, romance, and moody branding. White text provides about 6.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #79575d.

Questions about #79575d

What is #79575d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #79575d is rgb(121, 87, 93), in HSL hsl(349, 16%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 23%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #79575d?
#79575d pairs well with warm ivory, pale peach, and soft beige, whose lighter values balance its dusty red-pink depth while preserving a gentle, muted feel for branding and editorial layouts.
Does #79575d read as a warm or cool color?
#79575d reads as a muted warm red-pink because its dusty gray undertones soften the base hue, giving it a subdued, intimate character that feels more serious than vivid red and less energetic than highly saturated pinks.
Is #79575d readable on white or black?
#79575d has a 6.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.33:1 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.