#A7A776 Hex Color
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Not a bright lemon, #a7a776 is a dusty yellow with green and gray undertones. The hex code reads mellow and warm because of its low saturation, and black text sits comfortably on it at about 8.4:1 contrast. It works as a soft background for spring themes and baby products, though it can look muddy next to pure white. Try it with deep plum instead.
Questions about #a7a776
What is #a7a776 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7a776 is rgb(167, 167, 118), in HSL hsl(60, 22%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 29%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a7a776?
Deep plum and charcoal both bring out its warm side, while navy keeps it feeling fresher. Pure white tends to wash it out, so reach for off-whites or richer darks. Sage and olive tones blend with it for a soft, tonal palette.
Can #a7a776 be used as a text background?
Yes. Black text on #a7a776 reaches about 8.4:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1, so small body text stays readable. White text falls short, so keep light type off this shade.
Is #a7a776 readable on white or black?
#a7a776 has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.43:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.