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#78862D color code is #78862D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #78862d.

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#78862D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #78862D is 0.2123. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.00:1 against white and 5.25:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#78862D on white4.00:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#78862D on black5.25:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #78862D4.00:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #78862D5.25:1AA

#78862D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #78862D?+
The hex code for #78862D is #78862D. In RGB it's rgb(120, 134, 45), and in HSL it's hsl(69, 50%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #78862D?+
#78862D in RGB is (120, 134, 45). Written in CSS: rgb(120, 134, 45).
What is the CMYK value of #78862D?+
#78862D converts to CMYK(10%, 0%, 66%, 47%) for print. Hex equivalent is #78862D.
Is #78862d a warm or cool color?+
#78862D (#78862D) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 69° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #78862d belong to?+
#78862D belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 69°, 50%, 35% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #78862d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#78862D on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #78862d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #78862D (#78862D) is 3096 C Dark Citron, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #78862D in design

Practical guidance for using #78862d (#78862D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#78862D (#78862D) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.3:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #78862D (#78862D) 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

#78862D 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

#78862D 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.