#776D53 Hex Color
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#776d53 is a muted olive with a strong gray cast, sitting somewhere between khaki and moss. It reads earthy and restrained, which makes it a solid base for outdoor, heritage, or utility branding. Pair it with cream or dusty rose for warmth. White text passes on top, so it also works as a UI background.
Questions about #776d53
What is #776d53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #776d53 is rgb(119, 109, 83), in HSL hsl(43, 18%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 30%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #776d53?
#776d53 pairs well with cream, dusty rose, and soft coral for a warm, natural palette. For stronger contrast, try pairing it with deep teal or charcoal, both of which keep its earthy character intact.
Can I use #776d53 as a background color?
Yes. White text on #776d53 reaches roughly a 5.1:1 contrast ratio, which clears WCAG AA for body text. It works well behind forms, cards, and long-form content where a softer alternative to gray is needed.
Is #776d53 readable on white or black?
#776d53 has a 5.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.09:1 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.