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#794949 color code is #794949. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #794949.

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#794949 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #794949 is 0.0931. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.34:1 against white and 2.86:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#794949 on white7.34:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#794949 on black2.86:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #7949497.34:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #7949492.86:1Fail

#794949 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #794949?+
The hex code for #794949 is #794949. In RGB it's rgb(121, 73, 73), and in HSL it's hsl(0, 25%, 38%).
What is the RGB value of #794949?+
#794949 in RGB is (121, 73, 73). Written in CSS: rgb(121, 73, 73).
What is the CMYK value of #794949?+
#794949 converts to CMYK(0%, 40%, 40%, 53%) for print. Hex equivalent is #794949.
Is #794949 a warm or cool color?+
#794949 (#794949) is a warm red — its hue sits at 0° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #794949 belong to?+
#794949 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 0°, 25%, 38% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #794949 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#794949 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.34:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #794949?+
The nearest Pantone match for #794949 (#794949) is 4122 C Timber, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #794949 in design

Practical guidance for using #794949 (#794949) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #794949 (#794949) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.3:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #794949 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #794949 (#794949) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. 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

#794949 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #794949 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#794949 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.