#71432E Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #71432e carries warm red and orange undertones with a dusty, low-saturation finish. Its serious, grounded character suits coffee, tobacco, food, craft, and vintage branding. Use it as a dominant background with cream accents, though large areas can feel heavy. White text provides about an 8.3:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #71432e.
Questions about #71432e
What is #71432e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #71432e is rgb(113, 67, 46), in HSL hsl(19, 42%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 59%, 56%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #71432e?
#71432e pairs naturally with cream and warm off-whites, which soften its dark, muted character; terracotta reinforces its earthy warmth, while sage provides a restrained green contrast without making the palette feel overly bright.
Does #71432e read as warm or cool?
#71432e reads as warm and grounded because its red and orange undertones outweigh its low-saturation, dusty finish; it can suggest craft, coffee, comfort, and vintage character without the brightness of clearer terracotta or orange.
Where does #71432e work best in a design?
#71432e works best as a dominant background, panel, packaging accent, or logo color when balanced with cream or light neutrals; its dark value can make large areas feel heavy, so reserve brighter accents for emphasis.
Is #71432e readable on white or black?
#71432e has a 8.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.54:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.