Color swatch image showing #794437 with RGB(121,68,55) values

#794437 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #794437 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#794437 Color Information

#794437 RGB value is (121, 68, 55). The hex color red value is 121, green is 68, and blue is 55. Its HSL format shows a hue of 12°, saturation of 37 percent, and lightness of 35 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 44 percent, 55 percent, 53 percent.

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#794437 Color Meaning

Color #794437 conveys heritage, restraint, and grounded warmth. #794437 deep reddish brown (#794437) carries historical weight and a sense of permanence, often linked to tradition and craftsmanship. Psychologically, color #794437 supports emotional stability and thoughtful pacing. #794437 encourages patience and measured response. Culturally, #794437 is present in classical architecture, traditional textiles, and rustic interiors. Spiritually, #794437 represents continuity, rooted identity, and strength developed over time.

Color Conversion

Convert #794437 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
#794437
RGB
rgb(121, 68, 55)
HSL
hsl(12°, 37%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 44%, 55%, 53%)
HSV
hsv(12°, 55%, 47%)
XYZ
10.6419 8.4750 4.6894
Yxy
8.4750 0.4470 0.3560
Hunter Lab
29.1119 0.7001 0.3894
CIE-Lab
34.9532 21.3626 17.7455

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red121 / 255 (47%)
47%
Green68 / 255 (27%)
27%
Blue55 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta44 / 100 (44%)
44%
Yellow55 / 100 (55%)
55%
Key (Black)53 / 100 (53%)
53%

Color Variations

#794437 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

#794437 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 #794437 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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#794437

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #794437 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

#794437

protanopia

#62623a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #794437;

Text Color

color: #794437;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #794437;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #79443740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #794437;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #794437 0%, #4b2a22 100%);

#794437 Color FAQs

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