#776E64 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #776e64 blends dusty orange with gray-leaning brown for a warm, weathered finish. Its restrained saturation suits vintage branding, coffee packaging, artisan goods, autumn themes, and construction safety accents. Use it as a supporting 30% tone with cream or dark navy. White text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #776e64.
Questions about #776e64
What is #776e64 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #776e64 is rgb(119, 110, 100), in HSL hsl(32, 9%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 16%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #776e64?
Cream and navy pair well with #776e64, balancing its dusty orange-brown warmth with light contrast and cool depth. Muted terracotta can extend the earthy mood, while pale neutrals keep the palette from feeling heavy.
Is #776e64 a warm or cool color?
#776e64 reads as a warm, muted brown because its red and green channels outweigh blue, while gray reduces saturation. That restrained warmth suits vintage branding, coffee packaging, artisan goods, and autumn-inspired layouts.
Is #776e64 readable on white or black?
#776e64 has a 5.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.19:1 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.