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#787E3E color code is #787E3E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #787e3e.

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#787E3E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #787E3E is 0.1926. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.33:1 against white and 4.85:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#787E3E on white4.33:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#787E3E on black4.85:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #787E3E4.33:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #787E3E4.85:1AA

#787E3E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #787E3E?+
The hex code for #787E3E is #787E3E. In RGB it's rgb(120, 126, 62), and in HSL it's hsl(66, 34%, 37%).
What is the RGB value of #787E3E?+
#787E3E in RGB is (120, 126, 62). Written in CSS: rgb(120, 126, 62).
What is the CMYK value of #787E3E?+
#787E3E converts to CMYK(5%, 0%, 51%, 51%) for print. Hex equivalent is #787E3E.
Is #787e3e a warm or cool color?+
#787E3E (#787E3E) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 66° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #787e3e belong to?+
#787E3E belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 66°, 34%, 37% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #787e3e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#787E3E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.33:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #787e3e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #787E3E (#787E3E) is 769 C Pantone 769 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #787E3E in design

Practical guidance for using #787e3e (#787E3E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#787E3E (#787E3E) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 4.8:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #787E3E (#787E3E) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow-green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#787E3E 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

#787E3E 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.