#79745E Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #79745e is a dusty yellow-olive with a gray cast and matte finish. Its low saturation gives designs a grounded, understated feel suited to outdoor, organic, military, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or warm cream, since it can look muddy across large areas. White text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #79745e.
Questions about #79745e
What is #79745e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #79745e is rgb(121, 116, 94), in HSL hsl(49, 13%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 22%, 53%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #79745e?
#79745e pairs well with deep navy and warm cream, which give its dusty yellow-olive base stronger definition and warmth for a grounded, understated palette across brand and interface designs.
Is #79745e readable on white or black?
#79745e has a 4.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.47:1 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.