Codes & values
- Color Name
Stone 500 - Color ID
KDF-C-07893356 - HEX
#78716C - RGB
rgb(120, 113, 108) - RGBA
rgba(120, 113, 108, 1) - HSL
hsl(25, 5%, 45%) - HSLA
hsla(25, 5%, 45%, 1) - HSV / HSB
hsv(25, 10%, 47%) - CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6%, 10%, 53%) - Light / Dark
mid
Quick answers
- What is the HEX code for Stone 500?
- #78716C
- What is Stone 500 RGB?
- rgb(120, 113, 108)
- What is Stone 500 HSL?
- hsl(25, 5%, 45%)
- What is Stone 500 CMYK?
- cmyk(0%, 6%, 10%, 53%)
What is Stone 500?
Stone 500 is a curated brown family color at #78716C. It appears in our library with tags for ui, web, design, background. This mid-range shade works as a primary brand or UI accent when contrast with text is verified. Temperature lean: warm — energetic, inviting, and closer to red/orange/yellow on the wheel..
Stone 500 HEX code
The HEX code for Stone 500 is #78716C. Paste it into CSS as color: #78716C; or background-color: #78716C;. Design tools accept the same six-digit value without the # prefix (78716c).
Stone 500 RGB
Stone 500 in RGB is rgb(120, 113, 108) (channels R 120, G 113, B 108). Use RGB when you need opacity via rgba(120, 113, 108, 1).
Stone 500 HSL & HSV
HSL is hsl(25, 5%, 45%) — useful for generating lighter/darker variants by adjusting lightness. HSV/HSB is hsv(25, 10%, 47%), closer to how many digital pickers expose hue, saturation, and brightness.
Stone 500 CMYK
Approximate CMYK for Stone 500 is cmyk(0%, 6%, 10%, 53%). Screen HEX/RGB values are device-dependent; for print, always soft-proof in your print profile rather than relying on a web conversion alone.
Shades of Stone 500
Darker shades (mixed toward black): #645E5A, #504B48, #3C3936, #282624, #141312. Use deeper shades for hover states, borders, and dark-mode accents.
Tints of Stone 500
Lighter tints (mixed toward white): #8F8985, #A5A09D, #BCB8B6, #D2D0CE, #E9E7E7. Tints work well for soft backgrounds, chips, and secondary buttons.
Colors that go with Stone 500
Complementary pairing: #78716C, #6C7378. Analogous neighbors: #786C6D, #78716C, #78776C. Triadic accents: #78716C, #6C7871, #716C78. Always check text contrast when pairing.
Stone 500 color combinations
A practical combo: primary #78716C, complementary accent #6C7378, and a neutral charcoal or off-white for text and surfaces. Split-complementary options: #78716C, #6C7877, #6C6D78.
Stone 500 in web design
Browns and earth tones ground interior, coffee, and craft brands. Pair with cream and sage for calm, natural palettes.
Stone 500 in branding
Brown brands feel artisanal — coffee, leather, dry fruit, and heritage retail. Contrast vs white is 4.80:1 (passes WCAG AA for normal text); vs black 4.38:1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HEX code for Stone 500?
- Stone 500: #78716C.
- What is Stone 500 RGB?
- Stone 500: rgb(120, 113, 108).
- What is Stone 500 HSL?
- Stone 500: hsl(25, 5%, 45%).
- What is Stone 500 CMYK?
- Stone 500: cmyk(0%, 6%, 10%, 53%).
- What colors go with Stone 500?
- Try complementary #78716C, #6C7378 or analogous #786C6D, #78716C, #78776C.
- Is Stone 500 good for text on white?
- Yes — contrast 4.80:1 meets WCAG AA for normal text.
Accessibility snapshot
Contrast vs white: 4.80:1 (AA body text pass). Contrast vs black: 4.38:1. Complementary swatch: #78716C, #6C7378.
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