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#788850 color code is #788850. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #788850.

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#788850 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #788850 is 0.2218. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.86:1 against white and 5.44:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#788850 on white3.86:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#788850 on black5.44:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #7888503.86:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #7888505.44:1AA

#788850 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #788850?+
The hex code for #788850 is #788850. In RGB it's rgb(120, 136, 80), and in HSL it's hsl(77, 26%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #788850?+
#788850 in RGB is (120, 136, 80). Written in CSS: rgb(120, 136, 80).
What is the CMYK value of #788850?+
#788850 converts to CMYK(12%, 0%, 41%, 47%) for print. Hex equivalent is #788850.
Is #788850 a warm or cool color?+
#788850 (#788850) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 77° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #788850 belong to?+
#788850 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 77°, 26%, 42% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #788850 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#788850 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.86:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #788850?+
The nearest Pantone match for #788850 (#788850) is 7490 C Olive Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #788850 in design

Practical guidance for using #788850 (#788850) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#788850 (#788850) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.4:1 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, #788850 (#788850) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. 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

#788850 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

#788850 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.