#766552 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated brown feels grounded and serious. With its matte finish, #766552 works best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant background, as it can appear muddy in large applications. Pair it with soft cream or muted sage to prevent it from feeling too gloomy. The hex code #766552 meets WCAG AA standards for readability, so it functions well for text when used against white backgrounds.
Questions about #766552
What is #766552 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #766552 is rgb(118, 101, 82), in HSL hsl(32, 18%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 31%, 54%.
What colors complement #766552 best?
Pair #766552 with cream or muted sage to balance its serious, earthy nature. These softer, lighter hues lift the weight of the brown, keeping your layout from feeling too gloomy or muddy in larger applications.
Is #766552 readable on white or black?
#766552 has a 5.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.75:1 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.