#766E69 Hex Color
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#766e69 is a muted orange-brown with ashy gray undertones, giving it a dusty, weathered look. Its restrained warmth suits coffee, chocolate, organic packaging, construction, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or deep navy; white text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast for readable UI labels. The hex code is #766e69.
Questions about #766e69
What is #766e69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #766e69 is rgb(118, 110, 105), in HSL hsl(23, 6%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 11%, 54%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #766e69?
#766e69 pairs well with cream, soft white, deep navy, and muted terracotta, balancing its dusty orange-brown warmth while keeping palettes grounded; use cream for backgrounds and navy when you need stronger contrast.
Does #766e69 read as a warm or cool color?
#766e69 reads as a restrained warm neutral because its orange-brown base adds warmth, while the ashy gray undertones soften it and keep the shade from feeling overly earthy, bright, or strongly red.
Is #766e69 readable on white or black?
#766e69 has a 4.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.20:1 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.