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#784547 color code is #784547. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #784547.

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#784547 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #784547 is 0.0870. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.66:1 against white and 2.74:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#784547 on white7.66:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#784547 on black2.74:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #7845477.66:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #7845472.74:1Fail

#784547 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #784547?+
The hex code for #784547 is #784547. In RGB it's rgb(120, 69, 71), and in HSL it's hsl(358, 27%, 37%).
What is the RGB value of #784547?+
#784547 in RGB is (120, 69, 71). Written in CSS: rgb(120, 69, 71).
What is the CMYK value of #784547?+
#784547 converts to CMYK(0%, 43%, 41%, 53%) for print. Hex equivalent is #784547.
Is #784547 a warm or cool color?+
#784547 (#784547) is a warm red — its hue sits at 358° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #784547 belong to?+
#784547 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 358°, 27%, 37% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #784547 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#784547 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.66:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #784547?+
The nearest Pantone match for #784547 (#784547) is 4123 C Cedar, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #784547 in design

Practical guidance for using #784547 (#784547) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #784547 (#784547) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #784547 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #784547 (#784547) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#784547 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #784547 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#784547 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.