#71773B Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #71773b blends yellow and olive undertones into a mellow, earthy shade. Its low saturation feels grounded and traditional, while its medium-dark value adds resilience without looking severe. The hex code #71773b suits outdoor, organic, budget, and military-inspired branding. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or charcoal. White text gives about a 4.8:1 contrast ratio, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #71773b
What is #71773b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #71773b is rgb(113, 119, 59), in HSL hsl(66, 34%, 35%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 50%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #71773b?
#71773b pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted terracotta because they add lightness, structure, or restrained warmth without fighting its earthy yellow-green base in a working palette or brand system. Use cream for open space, charcoal for text, and terracotta as a small accent.
Does #71773b read as warm or cool?
It reads warm because its muted yellow bias outweighs the green, while low saturation softens the effect and its medium-dark value gives the shade a steady, earthy presence in branding and interface palettes. It feels more utilitarian than fresh or bright.
Is #71773b readable on white or black?
#71773b has a 4.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.40:1 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.