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#787050 color code is #787050. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #787050.

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#787050 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #787050 is 0.1616. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.96:1 against white and 4.23:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#787050 on white4.96:1AA
The quick brown fox
#787050 on black4.23:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #7870504.96:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #7870504.23:1AA Large

#787050 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #787050?+
The hex code for #787050 is #787050. In RGB it's rgb(120, 112, 80), and in HSL it's hsl(48, 20%, 39%).
What is the RGB value of #787050?+
#787050 in RGB is (120, 112, 80). Written in CSS: rgb(120, 112, 80).
What is the CMYK value of #787050?+
#787050 converts to CMYK(0%, 7%, 33%, 53%) for print. Hex equivalent is #787050.
Is #787050 a warm or cool color?+
#787050 (#787050) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 48° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #787050 belong to?+
#787050 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 48°, 20%, 39% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #787050 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#787050 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.96:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #787050?+
The nearest Pantone match for #787050 (#787050) is 768 C Pantone 768 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #787050 in design

Practical guidance for using #787050 (#787050) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #787050 (#787050) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #787050 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #787050 (#787050) 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

#787050 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 — #787050 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

#787050 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.