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#796244 color code is #796244. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #796244.

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#796244 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #796244 is 0.1322. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.76:1 against white and 3.64:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#796244 on white5.76:1AA
The quick brown fox
#796244 on black3.64:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #7962445.76:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #7962443.64:1AA Large

#796244 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #796244?+
The hex code for #796244 is #796244. In RGB it's rgb(121, 98, 68), and in HSL it's hsl(34, 28%, 37%).
What is the RGB value of #796244?+
#796244 in RGB is (121, 98, 68). Written in CSS: rgb(121, 98, 68).
What is the CMYK value of #796244?+
#796244 converts to CMYK(0%, 19%, 44%, 53%) for print. Hex equivalent is #796244.
Is #796244 a warm or cool color?+
#796244 (#796244) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 34° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #796244 belong to?+
#796244 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 34°, 28%, 37% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #796244 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#796244 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.76:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #796244?+
The nearest Pantone match for #796244 (#796244) is 8022 C Metallic Old Bronze, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #796244 in design

Practical guidance for using #796244 (#796244) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #796244 (#796244) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.8:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #796244 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #796244 (#796244) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. 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

#796244 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 — #796244 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

#796244 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.