#716766 Hex Color

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The hex code #716766 is a muted, ashy red with dusty brown-gray undertones and low saturation. Its medium-dark value gives red’s urgency and passion a restrained, mature edge rather than a vivid punch. Use it as a supporting tone in branding, editorial layouts, or food packaging, pairing it with cream or deep navy. White text has about 5.5:1 contrast, suitable for small body text.

Questions about #716766

What is #716766 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #716766 is rgb(113, 103, 102), in HSL hsl(5, 5%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 10%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #716766?
Pair #716766 with cream for a softer layout, charcoal for stronger contrast, or muted sage for an earthy palette that keeps its dusty red undertone visible without making the composition feel heavy or overly warm. Keep cream as the light field and reserve #716766 for headings, panels, or accents.
Is #716766 readable on white or black?
#716766 has a 5.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.83:1 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.