Color swatch image showing #79442B with RGB(121,68,43) values
Color swatch image showing #79442B with RGB(121,68,43) values

#79442B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #79442B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#79442B Color Information

#79442B RGB value is (121, 68, 43). The hex color red value is 121, green is 68, and blue is 43. Its HSL format shows a hue of 19°, saturation of 48 percent, and lightness of 32 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 44 percent, 64 percent, 53 percent.

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#79442B Color Meaning

Color #79442B embodies earthy richness, aged warmth, and historical substance. #79442B deep, reddish-brown mimics oxidized copper, evoking archaeological artifacts, vintage cookware, and autumn forests. Psychologically, color #79442B is grounding and enriching, promoting feelings of durability, heritage, and organic resilience. #79442B stimulates a connection to craftsmanship and natural processes, offering a sense of warmth that is earned and enduring rather than bright and immediate. #79442B color feels both protective and storied. Culturally, color #79442B is linked to traditional metalsmithing, rustic decor, and historical reenactment, symbolizing handmade quality, functional beauty, and a direct link to the past. Symbolically, #79442B represents the alchemy of time and element, value formed through use and exposure, and warmth that emanates from within a solid material. Color #79442B acts as a visual anchor, connecting contemporary design to a sense of timeless, tangible authenticity.

Color Conversion

Convert #79442B 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
#79442B
RGB
rgb(121, 68, 43)
HSL
hsl(19°, 48%, 32%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 44%, 64%, 53%)
HSV
hsv(19°, 64%, 47%)
XYZ
10.3883 8.3736 3.3542
Yxy
8.3736 0.4697 0.3786
Hunter Lab
28.9372 0.6536 0.4916
CIE-Lab
34.7492 20.3129 24.8023

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red121 / 255 (47%)
47%
Green68 / 255 (27%)
27%
Blue43 / 255 (17%)
17%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta44 / 100 (44%)
44%
Yellow64 / 100 (64%)
64%
Key (Black)53 / 100 (53%)
53%

Color Variations

#79442B 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

#79442B 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 #79442B 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.

#FFFFFF
#79442B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.85:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.85:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.85:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #79442B 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

#79442B

protanopia

#626231

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #79442B;

Text Color

color: #79442B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #79442B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #79442B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #79442B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #79442B 0%, #4a291a 100%);

#79442B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #79442B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.