#716F6A Hex Color
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Reach for this grey when plain neutrals feel too cold. #716f6a is a mid-dark grey with a faint warm undertone, so it sits comfortably beside wood tones and earthy accents. It works as a UI background or a supporting tone at a 30% share of a palette. White text clears WCAG AA on it at about 5.0:1 contrast. The hex code for this grey is #716f6a.
Questions about #716f6a
What is #716f6a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #716f6a is rgb(113, 111, 106), in HSL hsl(43, 3%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 6%, 56%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #716f6a?
#716f6a pairs best with warm, earthy company: terracotta, ochre, olive, and natural wood tones all pick up its faint warm undertone. For a sharper pairing, use deep navy instead of black, which can feel too harsh against this grey.
Is #716f6a readable on white or black?
#716f6a has a 5.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.18:1 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.