#795A3E Hex Color
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#795a3e is a dark, muted brown with warm, earthy undertones. Its low saturation and dim lightness give it a grounded, matte feel, so it works best as a background or supporting tone in vintage, organic, and craft designs. White text reads clearly on it at roughly 6.3:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for small body text. Pair it with cream, sage, or terracotta for combinations that feel natural rather than flat.
Questions about #795a3e
What is #795a3e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #795a3e is rgb(121, 90, 62), in HSL hsl(28, 32%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 49%, 53%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #795a3e?
Cream, soft sage, and terracotta all flatter #795a3e. The brown's red and yellow undertones pull those lighter neighbors toward a warm, natural palette, which is why the mix shows up often in rustic and craft branding.
Is #795a3e a warm or cool color?
#795a3e reads warm. Its red and yellow undertones give it a coffee-like warmth, though the heavy desaturation keeps that warmth subdued rather than bright.
Is #795a3e readable on white or black?
#795a3e has a 6.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.34:1 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.