#796C51 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated olive carries a somber, muted weight that feels grounded and earthy. Because it reads quite dark, use #796c51 as a supporting tone rather than a large background to avoid a muddy appearance. It pairs surprisingly well with crisp, cool blues or cream whites. The hex code for this dim, matte shade is #796c51, which meets accessibility standards for readable body text.
Questions about #796c51
What is #796c51 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #796c51 is rgb(121, 108, 81), in HSL hsl(40, 20%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 33%, 53%.
What colors pair best with #796c51?
Is #796c51 readable on white or black?
#796c51 has a 5.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.07:1 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.