#796C63 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted brown serves as a solid neutral for organic or vintage design projects. The hex code #796c63 leans into grey undertones, making it a reliable base that avoids being too saturated. It can look muddy in large blocks, so use it to ground brighter accent colors like sage or deep teal. White text displays clearly against this color with a 5.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #796c63
What is #796c63 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #796c63 is rgb(121, 108, 99), in HSL hsl(25, 10%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 18%, 53%.
Which colors work best alongside #796c63?
Does #796c63 read as a warm or cool brown?
This shade sits firmly in the middle of the spectrum because of its strong grey undertones, preventing it from feeling purely warm or cold. This unique balance makes #796c63 an excellent choice for backgrounds where you want neutrality without the clinical feel of pure grey.
Is #796c63 readable on white or black?
#796c63 has a 5.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.13:1 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.