#795D50 Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, #795d50 is a dark orange-brown with gray, ashy undertones. Its low saturation gives layouts a grounded, understated mood, while the warm base adds comfort without feeling bright. Use it as a supporting tone with cream, faded teal, or charcoal in coffee, craft, and vintage branding. The hex code #795d50 supports clear white body text at about 6:1 contrast.
Questions about #795d50
What is #795d50 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #795d50 is rgb(121, 93, 80), in HSL hsl(19, 20%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 34%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #795d50?
#795d50 pairs well with cream for softer contrast, faded teal for muted balance, and charcoal for a restrained, grounded palette, creating combinations that suit coffee, craft, and vintage-inspired layouts without making the warm brown feel overly bright.
Does #795d50 read as a warm or cool color?
#795d50 reads as a warm, muted color because its brown base leans toward orange, while its gray undertones reduce the heat and keep it subdued, giving layouts an earthy, comfortable mood rather than a vivid or strongly saturated appearance.
Is #795d50 readable on white or black?
#795d50 has a 6.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.49:1 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.