#795E4B Hex Color
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#795e4b is a dark, muted orange-brown with ashy undertones and a matte, weathered feel. Its low saturation suggests warmth, comfort, and reliability without demanding attention. Use it as a supporting tone with cream, navy, or muted gold in autumn, food, artisan, and vintage branding. White text reaches about 6.0:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #795e4b.
Questions about #795e4b
What is #795e4b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #795e4b is rgb(121, 94, 75), in HSL hsl(25, 23%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 38%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #795e4b?
#795e4b pairs well with cream for a softer contrast, navy for a grounded scheme, and muted gold for restrained warmth, creating balanced palettes that preserve its quiet, weathered character across print and digital design.
Does #795e4b read as a warm or cool color?
#795e4b reads as a warm, muted brown because its orange bias adds subtle heat, while its low saturation and ashy undertones keep that warmth restrained rather than bright or vivid. It feels dependable, calm, and weathered.
Is #795e4b readable on white or black?
#795e4b has a 5.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.51:1 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.