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#796E49 Color — #796E49

Complete color reference for #796E49: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#796E49
RGBrgb(121, 110, 73)
HSLhsl(46, 25%, 38%)
HSVhsv(46, 40%, 47%)
CMYKC:0% M:9% Y:40% K:53%
CSS Color#796E49
Decimal7958089
Luminance0.157

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#796E49 on White
Ratio: 5.07:1 — AA
#796E49 on Black
Ratio: 4.14:1 — AA Large
White on #796E49
Ratio: 5.07:1 — AA
Black on #796E49
Ratio: 4.14:1 — AA Large

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F8F8F6
100#EBE9E4
200#D7D4C8
300#C3BEAD
400#A8A189
500#796E49
600#61583A
700#49422C
800#302C1D
900#1E1C12

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #796E49?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(121, 110, 73). The red channel is 121, green is 110, and blue is 73 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #796E49?

The HSL value is hsl(46, 25%, 38%). Hue is 46°, saturation is 25%, and lightness is 38%.

Does #796E49 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #796E49 achieves a 5.07:1 contrast ratio (AA). On a black background it achieves 4.14:1 (AA Large). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #796E49?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #796E49 is #495479.