#777C50 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty olive with strong yellow undertones, #777c50 feels earthy and grounded. Its low saturation makes it an excellent neutral base for organic branding or outdoor themes. Because it has enough contrast for readability, black text works well against it. Designers should treat this hex code as a background element, as it tends to look muddy if used as a primary pop of color.
Questions about #777c50
What is #777c50 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #777c50 is rgb(119, 124, 80), in HSL hsl(67, 22%, 40%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 35%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #777c50 in a design scheme?
#777c50 works best when paired with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep espresso to ground its yellow undertones. For a natural organic palette, you can introduce soft cream or warm beige, which highlights the dusty, earthy quality of the olive without overwhelming it.
Is #777c50 readable on white or black?
#777c50 has a 4.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.78:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.