#716652 Hex Color

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#716652 is a dim, ashy olive that sits close to a desaturated grey. It feels humble and grounded, making it useful for organic branding or outdoor themes. Because it is quite dark and muted, avoid using it as a dominant background for small text. It performs best as a supporting accent color when paired with high-contrast, warm off-whites. The hex code for this shade is #716652.

Questions about #716652

What is #716652 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #716652 is rgb(113, 102, 82), in HSL hsl(39, 16%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 27%, 56%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #716652?
#716652 works best when balanced against warm, high-contrast neutrals like cream or ivory to prevent the design from feeling too muddy. For a richer, more grounded palette, it also functions effectively when placed alongside deep charcoal or soft terracotta accents.
Is #716652 suitable for body text?
You should avoid using #716652 as a background color for small body text because its dark, muted nature significantly reduces readability against standard font weights. It is much better suited as a button color, a border accent, or for large, bold display typography.
Is #716652 readable on white or black?
#716652 has a 5.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.72:1 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.