#77685D Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #77685d is a dark, dusty brown with soft orange warmth and ashy gray undertones. Its low saturation gives layouts a grounded, understated mood. It suits backgrounds, coffee and chocolate packaging, vintage themes, and craft branding. The hex code #77685d works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. White text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast on this color.
Questions about #77685d
What is #77685d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #77685d is rgb(119, 104, 93), in HSL hsl(25, 12%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 22%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #77685d?
#77685d pairs well with burgundy, muted cream, dusty blue, and charcoal, because these shades either echo its restrained warmth or add measured contrast without overpowering its low-saturation, gray-brown character in a balanced palette. Use cream for larger fields and burgundy for small accents.
Is #77685d readable on white or black?
#77685d has a 5.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.92:1 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.