#775F33 Hex Color

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This dusty olive-brown is a low-saturation tone with strong earthy yellow undertones. It feels grounded and serious, functioning best as a supporting accent rather than a full background. Pair #775f33 with cream or off-white to maintain readability, as white text hits a strong contrast ratio of 6.1:1. It works effectively for moody, organic branding where natural, muted palettes are required.

Questions about #775f33

What is #775f33 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #775f33 is rgb(119, 95, 51), in HSL hsl(39, 40%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 57%, 53%.
What colors pair best with #775f33?
Because #775f33 carries a heavy, muted presence, it works best when balanced against neutral, lighter tones like cream or off-white. For a stronger, high-contrast look, incorporate deep charcoal or dark forest green to ground the composition without overwhelming the viewer.
Is #775f33 readable on white or black?
#775f33 has a 6.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.46:1 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.