#766A5F Hex Color
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Cocoa Powder is a muted, ashy brown with strong gray undertones that dampen its warmth. This dusty neutral functions best as a stabilizing background or secondary element rather than a focal point. Use white text to maintain readability against its dim, matte surface. While it can appear muddy in large doses, the hex code #766a5f pairs surprisingly well with bright, saturated pops of ochre or teal.
Questions about Cocoa Powder
What is the hex code for Cocoa Powder?
Cocoa Powder is #766a5f. In RGB that is rgb(118, 106, 95), in HSL hsl(29, 11%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 19%, 54%.
Does Cocoa Powder #766a5f read as warm or cool?
Cocoa Powder #766a5f is a cool-leaning brown because its heavy gray undertones dampen the warmth usually found in typical earth tones. It behaves less like a traditional tan and more like a desaturated stone, making it a quiet, structural neutral.
What colors pair well with #766a5f for a balanced palette?
Is Cocoa Powder readable on white or black?
Cocoa Powder has a 5.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.99:1 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.