#798A72 Hex Color
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This desaturated, dusty olive carries a matte finish that reads as understated and earthy. Because it is highly muted, #798a72 works best as a supporting background or secondary element rather than a dominant focal point. It pairs well with soft creams or charcoal gray for a natural palette. The hex code #798a72 provides enough contrast for readable black text, making it a functional choice for UI design.
Questions about #798a72
What is #798a72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #798a72 is rgb(121, 138, 114), in HSL hsl(103, 10%, 49%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 17%, 46%.
What colors complement #798a72 for a balanced palette?
Is #798a72 readable on white or black?
#798a72 has a 3.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.69:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.