#776E60 Hex Color
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#776e60 is a dark, muted orange-brown with ashy gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a grounded mood for coffee packaging, autumn palettes, vintage branding, and supporting UI elements. Use it with cream or faded teal for contrast; white text achieves about 5.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #776e60.
Questions about #776e60
What is #776e60 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #776e60 is rgb(119, 110, 96), in HSL hsl(37, 11%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 19%, 53%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #776e60?
#776e60 pairs well with cream for soft contrast, faded teal for a cooler counterpoint, and charcoal for a restrained, earthy palette; muted rust or terracotta can reinforce its warm, autumnal character without overwhelming it.
Does #776e60 look warm or cool?
#776e60 reads as a muted warm color because its orange-brown base outweighs its ashy gray undertones, while low saturation keeps the warmth subdued rather than fiery in most palettes. This balance gives it a calm, matte appearance.
Where does #776e60 work well?
#776e60 works well in coffee packaging, autumn-inspired palettes, vintage branding, and supporting UI elements where a dusty, low-saturation accent adds warmth without demanding attention, especially in secondary interface roles and background treatments.
Is #776e60 readable on white or black?
#776e60 has a 5.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.18:1 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.