#767969 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty olive with heavy grey undertones, #767969 offers a matte finish for restrained design palettes. It functions best as a calm background, letting bolder colors take the lead. Pair it with terracotta or charcoal to avoid a muddy appearance. With a 4.7:1 contrast ratio against black, this hex code provides enough clarity for small body text.
Questions about #767969
What is #767969 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #767969 is rgb(118, 121, 105), in HSL hsl(71, 7%, 44%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 13%, 53%.
What colors pair best with #767969?
This muted olive works beautifully when balanced against high-contrast, warmer tones. To prevent a muddy appearance, pair #767969 with terracotta for depth or charcoal for a modern, architectural look. The contrast keeps the composition professional and clean.
Is #767969 readable on white or black?
#767969 has a 4.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.70:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.