#76756A Hex Color
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This muted olive-grey sits firmly between a dull yellow and a stone grey. The hex code #76756a lacks high saturation, so use it as a grounding base rather than a bright accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or burnt orange to temper its dusty character. While white text is legible against it, use this shade carefully to avoid a muddy appearance in small, thin typography.
Questions about #76756a
What is #76756a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #76756a is rgb(118, 117, 106), in HSL hsl(55, 5%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 10%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #76756a for a balanced design?
#76756a works best when contrasted against deeper, richer tones that provide necessary structure. Pair it with charcoal for a professional look or burnt orange to add a subtle warmth that prevents this grey-olive from feeling too muddy or flat.
Is #76756a suitable for small body text?
Using #76756a for small or thin typography is generally discouraged as it may lack sufficient contrast and appear muddy against light backgrounds. Stick to larger headings or as a background color where the muted character can act as a calm, neutral foundation.
Is #76756a readable on white or black?
#76756a has a 4.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.52:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.