#776D54 Hex Color
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#776d54 is a dark, heavily muted yellow-olive with dusty gray and brown undertones. Its matte, ashy character suggests restraint, earthiness, and tradition, making it useful for outdoor, military, construction, or organic branding. Use this hex code as a supporting tone with cream or faded denim; white text provides about 5.1:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #776d54
What is #776d54 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #776d54 is rgb(119, 109, 84), in HSL hsl(43, 17%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 29%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #776d54?
Pair #776d54 with cream for soft contrast, faded denim for a worn outdoor feel, or terracotta for warmer emphasis; these combinations preserve its earthy character without making a palette feel overly bright.
Does #776d54 read as warm or cool?
Although #776d54 contains yellow and olive, its low saturation and gray-brown undertones make it read as a restrained warm-neutral rather than a fresh green, especially beside cream, warm wood, or other dusty earth tones.
Is #776d54 readable on white or black?
#776d54 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.