#79715C Hex Color
Dusty olive with a golden cast
#79715c is a dark, muted yellow with olive and gray undertones, giving it a dusty, matte appearance. Its subdued lightness suits outdoor branding, organic packaging, construction graphics, and budget-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or navy, since large areas can feel muddy. White text provides about 4.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #79715c.
Questions about #79715c
What is #79715c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #79715c is rgb(121, 113, 92), in HSL hsl(43, 14%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 24%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #79715c?
Does #79715c look warm or cool?
#79715c reads as a warm, muted yellow overall, but its olive and gray undertones soften the warmth and give it an earthy, slightly neutral appearance rather than a bright golden look in most palettes.
Is #79715c readable on white or black?
#79715c has a 4.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.32:1 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.