#796B65 Hex Color
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This desaturated, ashy brown feels grounded and understated. With its muted orange undertones, hex code #796b65 works best as a neutral background rather than a vibrant accent. It pairs beautifully with cream or soft teal to cut through its gloominess. Because white text meets accessibility standards on this surface, it is a reliable choice for readable body copy in vintage or artisan branding.
Questions about #796b65
What is #796b65 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #796b65 is rgb(121, 107, 101), in HSL hsl(18, 9%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 17%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #796b65?
Is #796b65 readable on white or black?
#796b65 has a 5.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.10:1 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.