#716161 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#716161 is a dark, dusty red with gray undertones and a matte, almost ashy finish. Its low saturation gives designs a restrained, gloomy edge rather than bright energy. Use the hex code #716161 as a supporting tone with warm ivory, charcoal, or muted blush, since it can feel muddy across large areas. White text reaches about a 5.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #716161
What is #716161 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #716161 is rgb(113, 97, 97), in HSL hsl(0, 8%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 14%, 56%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #716161?
Pair #716161 with warm ivory for softer contrast, or with charcoal for a restrained, low-contrast palette. Its muted red works best as a supporting tone or compact accent, while broad applications can look heavy and muddy.
Is #716161 readable on white or black?
#716161 has a 5.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.58:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.