#A77C65 Hex Color
Dusty clay warmth, nothing loud
Dusty and warm without much saturation, this shade sits between soft clay and faded terracotta. Its hex code is #a77c65, and its matte, grayed quality makes it a better supporting tone than a headline color, especially next to deep teal or forest green. Black text reads clearly on it at about 5.7:1, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #a77c65
What is #a77c65 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a77c65 is rgb(167, 124, 101), in HSL hsl(21, 27%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 40%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a77c65?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal give #a77c65 the contrast its muted warmth needs. Cream and off-white keep it soft, while white can wash it out.
Is #a77c65 readable on white or black?
#a77c65 has a 3.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.71:1 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.