#796659 Hex Color
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Somewhere between taupe and weathered wood, this dark brown is almost grey with a dusty orange undertone. The hex code #796659 works best as a supporting tone or UI background, where its muted depth reads grounded rather than gloomy. White text hits about 5.4:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with cream or dusty teal to keep the palette from turning muddy.
Questions about #796659
What is #796659 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #796659 is rgb(121, 102, 89), in HSL hsl(24, 15%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 26%, 53%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #796659?
Cream, dusty teal, and soft olive all sit well beside #796659. Its orange undertone warms up cooler grays, and a small terracotta accent keeps the palette from feeling flat.
Is #796659 readable on white or black?
#796659 has a 5.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.85:1 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.