#796248 Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #796248 is a dark orange-brown with dusty, ashy undertones. Its low saturation brings warmth, security, and understatement to coffee packaging, autumn artwork, and vintage layouts. Use it as a supporting tone with warm cream or faded sage, since it can feel heavy across large backgrounds. The hex code #796248 provides about 5.7:1 contrast with white text.
Questions about #796248
What is #796248 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #796248 is rgb(121, 98, 72), in HSL hsl(32, 25%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 40%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #796248?
Pair #796248 with warm cream, faded sage, or muted terracotta for balanced palettes, while lighter neutrals add space and keep its dusty orange-brown warmth from feeling too heavy on large surfaces.
Is #796248 a warm or cool color?
#796248 reads as a warm, muted orange-brown because its brown base and subtle orange undertone create an earthy, settled impression rather than the crisp distance associated with blue-leaning neutrals or cool grays.
Does #796248 work with white text?
#796248 can support white text in many interfaces with about a 5.7:1 contrast ratio, which clears WCAG AA for normal text; still verify the exact font size, weight, and surrounding colors in your final design.
Is #796248 readable on white or black?
#796248 has a 5.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.65:1 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.