#776464 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted shade acts as a grounded dark neutral with deep reddish undertones. The hex code #776464 feels somber, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds where you need to minimize visual noise. Pair it with crisp white text to ensure excellent readability. Be careful using this color for fine details, as its low saturation can appear muddy at smaller sizes.
Questions about #776464
What is #776464 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #776464 is rgb(119, 100, 100), in HSL hsl(0, 9%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 16%, 53%.
Does #776464 work well for body text?
Using #776464 for body text is generally not recommended as it lacks sufficient contrast against white or light backgrounds. It performs much better as a muted structural background, where you can layer high-contrast typography on top for readability.
What colors pair well with #776464?
Is #776464 readable on white or black?
#776464 has a 5.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.79:1 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.