Home /Colors /#787848
#787848#787848

#787848 color code is #787848. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #787848.

ShadesTints
Preview
Text on White
White on Color
ShareSave to PinterestTweet

Explore #787848

#787848 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #787848 is 0.1789. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.59:1 against white and 4.58:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#787848 on white4.59:1AA
The quick brown fox
#787848 on black4.58:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #7878484.59:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #7878484.58:1AA

#787848 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #787848?+
The hex code for #787848 is #787848. In RGB it's rgb(120, 120, 72), and in HSL it's hsl(60, 25%, 38%).
What is the RGB value of #787848?+
#787848 in RGB is (120, 120, 72). Written in CSS: rgb(120, 120, 72).
What is the CMYK value of #787848?+
#787848 converts to CMYK(0%, 0%, 40%, 53%) for print. Hex equivalent is #787848.
Is #787848 a warm or cool color?+
#787848 (#787848) is a transitional yellow — its hue sits at 60° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #787848 belong to?+
#787848 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 60°, 25%, 38% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #787848 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#787848 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.59:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #787848?+
The nearest Pantone match for #787848 (#787848) is 769 C Pantone 769 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #787848 in design

Practical guidance for using #787848 (#787848) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#787848 is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.6:1 vs white, 4.6:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #787848 (#787848) 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

#787848 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#787848 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.