#796C65 Hex Color
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#796c65 acts as a muted, dusty brown with strong grey undertones. It brings a grounded, rugged feel to branding or craft packaging, though it can appear muddy if paired with other dull earth tones. For better visibility, use this hex code as a subtle background or a supporting neutral, as it provides sufficient contrast for white text. It pairs exceptionally well with muted teal or soft, desaturated sage.
Questions about #796c65
What is #796c65 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #796c65 is rgb(121, 108, 101), in HSL hsl(21, 9%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 17%, 53%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #796c65?
#796c65 functions as a sophisticated neutral that balances beautifully against soft, desaturated colors. It creates a professional, earthy aesthetic when paired with sage or muted teal, allowing the brown to provide a grounded, rugged foundation for the design.
Is #796c65 suitable for text usage?
This color is generally too dark for use as a background for white text unless the text is quite large or bold. It serves better as a primary branding element, a background for dark text, or a neutral accent in a complex color scheme.
Is #796c65 readable on white or black?
#796c65 has a 5.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.14:1 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.