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#786848 color code is #786848. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #786848.

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#786848 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #786848 is 0.1436. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.42:1 against white and 3.87:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#786848 on white5.42:1AA
The quick brown fox
#786848 on black3.87:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #7868485.42:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #7868483.87:1AA Large

#786848 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #786848?+
The hex code for #786848 is #786848. In RGB it's rgb(120, 104, 72), and in HSL it's hsl(40, 25%, 38%).
What is the RGB value of #786848?+
#786848 in RGB is (120, 104, 72). Written in CSS: rgb(120, 104, 72).
What is the CMYK value of #786848?+
#786848 converts to CMYK(0%, 13%, 40%, 53%) for print. Hex equivalent is #786848.
Is #786848 a warm or cool color?+
#786848 (#786848) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 40° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #786848 belong to?+
#786848 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 40°, 25%, 38% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #786848 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#786848 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.42:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #786848?+
The nearest Pantone match for #786848 (#786848) is 8022 C Metallic Old Bronze, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #786848 in design

Practical guidance for using #786848 (#786848) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #786848 (#786848) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.4:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #786848 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #786848 (#786848) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. 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

#786848 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 — #786848 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

#786848 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.