#79614E Hex Color
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#79614e is a dark, highly muted orange-brown with ashy gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation suggests calm, reliability, and understated warmth rather than brightness. Use the hex code as a supporting tone for coffee, craft, agriculture, vintage, or autumn palettes; it can feel muddy across large areas, so pair it with lighter neutrals.
Questions about #79614e
What is #79614e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #79614e is rgb(121, 97, 78), in HSL hsl(27, 22%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 36%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #79614e?
#79614e pairs well with warm cream, muted sage, and dark navy because their lighter or cooler values separate its dusty orange-brown base without making the palette feel stark, especially in packaging and editorial layouts.
Is #79614e readable on white or black?
#79614e has a 5.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.63:1 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.