#796A5E Hex Color
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#796a5e is a muted, dusty brown with ashy orange undertones and a matte, weathered feel. Its low saturation creates a grounded mood suited to coffee, chocolate, craft, vintage, and organic branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or forest green. White text has about 5.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #796a5e.
Questions about #796a5e
What is #796a5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #796a5e is rgb(121, 106, 94), in HSL hsl(27, 13%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 22%, 53%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #796a5e?
#796a5e pairs well with cream for soft contrast and forest green for an organic palette, while muted clay tones add warmth without losing its weathered character in branding and editorial layouts.
Does #796a5e read as warm or cool?
#796a5e reads as a warm, muted brown because its ashy orange undertones soften the gray-brown base without making it bright. Its low saturation keeps the warmth restrained, giving backgrounds and supporting elements a calm, matte feel.
Is #796a5e readable on white or black?
#796a5e has a 5.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.03:1 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.