#77886B Hex Color
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#77886b is a muted, dusty olive with strong gray undertones. This desaturated shade feels grounded and understated, working best as a supporting background rather than a bold focal point. It pairs well with crisp creams or deep charcoals to avoid looking muddy. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, the hex code #77886b works for readable UI elements and organic brand designs.
Questions about #77886b
What is #77886b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #77886b is rgb(119, 136, 107), in HSL hsl(95, 12%, 48%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 21%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #77886b?
Is #77886b suitable for text on a white background?
#77886b generally lacks sufficient contrast for small body text against standard white backgrounds, potentially failing WCAG accessibility requirements. It is much better suited as a secondary accent, background fill, or for larger, high-visibility UI elements.
Is #77886b readable on white or black?
#77886b has a 3.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.51:1 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.