#717707 Hex Color
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#717707 is a dark, mellow yellow-olive with low saturation and earthy green undertones. Its grounded warmth suits outdoor brands, organic packaging, construction, and budget-focused sale graphics. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream, charcoal, or rust rather than a full-page background. White text reads clearly on it, with about a 4.8:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #717707.
Questions about #717707
What is #717707 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #717707 is rgb(113, 119, 7), in HSL hsl(63, 89%, 25%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 94%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #717707?
#717707 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and terracotta, because these colors balance its dark yellow-olive base while preserving its muted, earthy green undertone in both print and digital designs. Use cream for lift, charcoal for structure, and terracotta for a warmer accent.
Does #717707 look warm or cool?
#717707 reads as a warm, earthy olive because its yellow base gives it a warm-leaning feel, while green undertones and low saturation keep it subdued rather than bright or citrus-like in layouts.
Is #717707 readable on white or black?
#717707 has a 4.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.34:1 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.