Color swatch image showing #79442C with RGB(121,68,44) values
Color swatch image showing #79442C with RGB(121,68,44) values

#79442C Color Meaning and Information

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

#79442C Color Information

#79442C RGB value is (121, 68, 44). The hex color red value is 121, green is 68, and blue is 44. Its HSL format shows a hue of 19°, saturation of 47 percent, and lightness of 32 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 44 percent, 64 percent, 53 percent.

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#79442C Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #79442C 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
#79442C
RGB
rgb(121, 68, 44)
HSL
hsl(19°, 47%, 32%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 44%, 64%, 53%)
HSV
hsv(19°, 64%, 47%)
XYZ
10.4069 8.3810 3.4521
Yxy
8.3810 0.4679 0.3768
Hunter Lab
28.9500 0.6570 0.4841
CIE-Lab
34.7642 20.3907 24.2245

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red121 / 255 (47%)
47%
Green68 / 255 (27%)
27%
Blue44 / 255 (17%)
17%

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

#79442C 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

#79442C 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 #79442C 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
#79442C

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 #79442C 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

#79442C

protanopia

#626232

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #79442C;

Text Color

color: #79442C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #79442C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #79442C40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #79442C 0%, #4a2a1b 100%);

#79442C Color FAQs

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