Purposeful Color – #776c76: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Purposeful color hex code is #776c76, and it is composed of 47% red, 42% green and 46% blue.
Purposeful is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 9% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.01:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Purposeful color (#776c76) against light backgrounds.

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Purposeful Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Purposeful, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #776c76 |
| RGB | rgb(119,108,118) |
| HSL | hsl(305,4.8%,44.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 9, 1, 53 |
| HSV | 305, 9, 47 |
| RGB % | 47, 42, 46 |
| XYZ | 16.2, 16, 19.4 |
| LAB | 47, 5.8, -4 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 9% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.01 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.19 (fails WCAG AA) |









