#716A55 Hex Color
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#716a55 is a dark, muted yellow-olive with dusty gray undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its subdued character suits nature-led branding, outdoor goods, military styling, construction materials, and budget-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone with cream, rust, or charcoal rather than a dominant background. White text achieves about 5.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #716a55.
Questions about #716a55
What is #716a55 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #716a55 is rgb(113, 106, 85), in HSL hsl(45, 14%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 25%, 56%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #716a55?
#716a55 pairs well with cream for softer contrast, rust or terracotta for warmth, and charcoal for a restrained utility palette; limit brighter accents because its muted base can look flat beside highly saturated colors.
Does #716a55 look warm or cool?
#716a55 reads as a warm, subdued olive because its yellow base outweighs its gray undertones, though the dusty, low-saturation finish keeps it from feeling bright; use it for an earthy, practical mood rather than a fresh botanical green.
Is #716a55 readable on white or black?
#716a55 has a 5.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.89:1 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.