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#788818 color code is #788818. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #788818.

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#788818 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #788818 is 0.2167. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.94:1 against white and 5.33:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#788818 on white3.94:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#788818 on black5.33:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #7888183.94:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #7888185.33:1AA

#788818 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #788818?+
The hex code for #788818 is #788818. In RGB it's rgb(120, 136, 24), and in HSL it's hsl(69, 70%, 31%).
What is the RGB value of #788818?+
#788818 in RGB is (120, 136, 24). Written in CSS: rgb(120, 136, 24).
What is the CMYK value of #788818?+
#788818 converts to CMYK(12%, 0%, 82%, 47%) for print. Hex equivalent is #788818.
Is #788818 a warm or cool color?+
#788818 (#788818) 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 #788818 belong to?+
#788818 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 69°, 70%, 31% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #788818 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#788818 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.94:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #788818?+
The nearest Pantone match for #788818 (#788818) is 7744 C Moss Gold, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #788818 in design

Practical guidance for using #788818 (#788818) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#788818 (#788818) 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; 3.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #788818 (#788818) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#788818 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

#788818 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.