#775227 Hex Color
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Dark, dusty brown with a warm undertone. #775227 works best as a supporting tone or accent, where its muted depth adds weight without pulling attention. It suits coffee, tobacco, and artisan branding, and flatters muted sage or cream. White text reads clearly on it at about 7.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #775227
What is #775227 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #775227 is rgb(119, 82, 39), in HSL hsl(32, 51%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 67%, 53%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #775227?
Cream, sage, and dusty terracotta all flatter #775227 without fighting its muted warmth. For sharper contrast, try a deep teal or charcoal. Skip bright saturated hues nearby, since they make the brown read muddy.
Is #775227 readable on white or black?
#775227 has a 6.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.02:1 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.