#776C07 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, muted olive tone feels earthy and grounded. Because of its lower saturation, #776c07 works best as a supporting accent rather than a primary background color. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep teals or cool greys, which help balance its warmth. While white text is readable against it, use this shade sparingly to avoid a muddy appearance in large, solid blocks.
Questions about #776c07
What is #776c07 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #776c07 is rgb(119, 108, 7), in HSL hsl(54, 89%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 94%, 53%.
Is #776c07 suitable for background use?
Use #776c07 sparingly as an accent rather than a primary background because its low saturation can appear muddy in large, solid blocks. It is much more effective for branding elements or decorative borders that benefit from an organic, grounded feel.
What colors pair best with #776c07?
Is #776c07 readable on white or black?
#776c07 has a 5.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.93:1 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.