#796F60 Hex Color
Dusty warmth with a grounded mood
#796f60 is a dark, muted brown with dusty orange undertones and a matte, almost gray finish. Its low saturation gives layouts a grounded, understated mood, with warmth that feels secure rather than bright. Use it as a supporting tone for autumn, coffee, craft, or organic branding; white text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast for body copy.
Questions about #796f60
What is #796f60 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #796f60 is rgb(121, 111, 96), in HSL hsl(36, 12%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 21%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #796f60?
#796f60 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted terracotta because its low saturation leaves room for contrast without making the palette loud, making cream useful for broad backgrounds, charcoal suitable for structure, and terracotta effective as a restrained accent.
Does #796f60 work with white text?
Yes, white text on #796f60 provides about a 4.9:1 contrast ratio, clearing the WCAG AA 4.5:1 threshold for normal body text and making this dark, muted shade suitable for readable labels, paragraphs, and interface controls. Test the complete design context before launch.
Is #796f60 readable on white or black?
#796f60 has a 4.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.25:1 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.