#778A35 Hex Color
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This muted, organic olive green feels grounded and traditional. It possesses a moderate saturation that avoids neon harshness, making it effective for earthy branding or outdoor-focused design. Because the hex code #778a35 provides a 5.5:1 contrast ratio against black text, it works well for readable small-scale typography. Pair this shade with deep charcoal or warm slate grays for a balanced, sophisticated palette.
Questions about #778a35
What is #778a35 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #778a35 is rgb(119, 138, 53), in HSL hsl(73, 45%, 37%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 62%, 46%.
What colors pair best with #778a35 for a professional palette?
Pair #778a35 with charcoal or deep slate grays to balance its natural warmth with modern sophistication. This combination maintains the grounded, organic feel of the olive tone while ensuring that your text and accent elements remain sharp and professional.
Is #778a35 readable on white or black?
#778a35 has a 3.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.47:1 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.