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#794425 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #794425 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#794425 Color Information

#794425 RGB value is (121, 68, 37). The hex color red value is 121, green is 68, and blue is 37. Its HSL format shows a hue of 22°, saturation of 53 percent, and lightness of31 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 44 percent, 69 percent, 53percent.

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#794425 Color Meaning

Color #794425 conveys earthen authenticity, tactile warmth, and unrefined grounding. Color #794425 is a deep, reddish brown that mirrors sun-baked adobe, hand-formed pottery, and raw soil—dense, warm, and slightly granular. Unlike chocolate or coffee browns, #794425 carries the mineral grit of the earth itself. In biophilic design, #794425 hue reduces stress by evoking direct contact with natural materials, especially in interiors using plaster, terracotta, or unglazed ceramics. Psychological studies link such warm, low-chroma earth tones to increased feelings of safety and belonging in communal spaces. Functionally, color #794425 serves as a grounding anchor in artisanal and heritage branding. #794425 pairs powerfully with cream, olive, and sky blue, creating palettes that feel rooted yet breathable. Digital use is strong in dark-mode interfaces and editorial layouts, where #794425 provides excellent contrast against off-whites without the harshness of black. Print reproduction is superb on uncoated and textured stocks, enhancing its tactile credibility. Consumer research shows products framed in color #794425 are perceived as more handcrafted and locally sourced than those in cooler browns. Symbolically, color #794425 represents creation that begins with the ground. #794425 is the color of hands shaping vessels, walls rising from dust, and traditions formed by place. In spiritual practice, #794425 aligns with the root chakra’s foundational mode: stability through connection to land. Designers choose color #794425 when they want to signal authenticity without artifice. Its warmth is honest—not polished, but present.

Color Conversion

Convert #794425 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#794425
RGB
rgb(121, 68, 37)
HSL
hsl(22°, 53%, 31%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 44%, 69%, 53%)
HSV
hsv(22°, 69%, 47%)
XYZ
10.2862 8.3328 2.8165
Yxy
8.3328 0.4799 0.3887
Hunter Lab
28.8666 0.6350 0.5323
CIE-Lab
34.6665 19.8833 28.2071

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red121 / 255 (47%)
47%
Green68 / 255 (27%)
27%
Blue37 / 255 (15%)
15%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta44 / 100 (44%)
44%
Yellow69 / 100 (69%)
69%
Key (Black)53 / 100 (53%)
53%

Color Variations

#794425 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#794425 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #794425 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #794425 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

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protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #794425;

Text Color

color: #794425;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #794425;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #79442540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #794425;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #794425 0%, #4b2a17 100%);

#794425 Color FAQs

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