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#797049 color code is #797049. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #797049.

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#797049 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #797049 is 0.1613. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.97:1 against white and 4.23:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#797049 on white4.97:1AA
The quick brown fox
#797049 on black4.23:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #7970494.97:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #7970494.23:1AA Large

#797049 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #797049?+
The hex code for #797049 is #797049. In RGB it's rgb(121, 112, 73), and in HSL it's hsl(49, 25%, 38%).
What is the RGB value of #797049?+
#797049 in RGB is (121, 112, 73). Written in CSS: rgb(121, 112, 73).
What is the CMYK value of #797049?+
#797049 converts to CMYK(0%, 7%, 40%, 53%) for print. Hex equivalent is #797049.
Is #797049 a warm or cool color?+
#797049 (#797049) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 49° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #797049 belong to?+
#797049 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 49°, 25%, 38% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #797049 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#797049 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.97:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #797049?+
The nearest Pantone match for #797049 (#797049) is 768 C Pantone 768 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #797049 in design

Practical guidance for using #797049 (#797049) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #797049 (#797049) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #797049 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #797049 (#797049) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. 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

#797049 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 — #797049 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

#797049 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.