#77776E Hex Color
A quiet, earthy yellow with a gray undertone
#77776e is a muted, grayed yellow that reads more olive than gold. Its low saturation keeps it quiet, so it works best as a supporting tone in earthy palettes rather than the star of the show. Pair it with cream and warm wood tones for a soft, natural feel, or set it against deep charcoal for contrast that doesn’t shout. Black text stays readable on top of it (roughly 4.6:1 contrast), which makes it usable behind body text when a softer backdrop than plain white is needed.
Questions about #77776e
What is #77776e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #77776e is rgb(119, 119, 110), in HSL hsl(60, 4%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 8%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #77776e?
Warm neutrals like cream, beige, and soft brown flatter #77776e, while deep charcoal creates stronger contrast. Avoid pairing it with bright saturated colors, which make it look dull by comparison.
Is #77776e a warm or cool color?
#77776e leans warm. Its yellow base gives it warmth, though the gray mixed in keeps it muted rather than vivid.
Can I use #77776e for text?
It's better used as a background or accent than for text. Its mid-tone lightness gives weak contrast against white, so body text in #77776e can be hard to read.
Is #77776e readable on white or black?
#77776e has a 4.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.64:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.