#775B3C Hex Color
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#775b3c is a dark, muted brown with warm gray undertones and very low saturation. Its matte, dusty quality creates a serious, grounded mood suited to vintage branding, coffee packaging, legal layouts, and organic products. Use it as a supporting tone or dark background with white text, which reaches about 6.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #775b3c.
Questions about #775b3c
What is #775b3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #775b3c is rgb(119, 91, 60), in HSL hsl(32, 33%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 50%, 53%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #775b3c?
Pair #775b3c with cream or sage for an organic palette, or add terracotta for warmer contrast; muted blue-green accents balance its dusty brown base while keeping the overall mood grounded and restrained.
Does #775b3c read as a warm or cool color?
#775b3c reads as a warm, muted brown because its earthy brown base has subtle red-yellow influence, while gray undertones and low saturation soften that warmth into a dusty, grounded appearance rather than a rich or reddish one.
Is #775b3c readable on white or black?
#775b3c has a 6.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.34:1 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.