#798A73 Hex Color
A grounded and quiet dusty olive
#798a73 is a muted, dusty olive that feels restrained and grounded. Because of its low saturation, it serves best as a supporting background element rather than a bright focal point. It pairs well with warm, creamy whites or deep charcoals. The hex code #798a73 meets accessibility standards for readable black text, making it a reliable choice for UI design in organic or wellness-focused branding.
Questions about #798a73
What is #798a73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #798a73 is rgb(121, 138, 115), in HSL hsl(104, 9%, 50%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 17%, 46%.
Which color palettes pair best with #798a73?
#798a73 functions beautifully when paired with warm, creamy off-whites to brighten its muted tone or deep charcoal to anchor its earthy quality. Because it is a desaturated olive, it avoids clashing with most natural palettes and neutral textiles.
Is #798a73 suitable for text in interface design?
#798a73 meets standard accessibility contrast ratios when paired with black or near-black text, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds. You can use it as a subtle canvas that allows dark typography to remain readable without the harshness of a pure white background.
Is #798a73 readable on white or black?
#798a73 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.