#714A46 Hex Color
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A dark, muted red with dusty brown and gray undertones, #714a46 creates a serious, moody look without bright intensity. Its matte warmth suits editorial branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and dramatic backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or pale blue. White text remains highly readable at about 7.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #714a46.
Questions about #714a46
What is #714a46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #714a46 is rgb(113, 74, 70), in HSL hsl(6, 23%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 38%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #714a46?
#714a46 pairs well with cream, pale blue, and soft neutrals, which balance its dusty red-brown warmth without competing with its muted character. Cream creates a softer look, while pale blue adds a cooler editorial contrast.
Is #714a46 readable on white or black?
#714a46 has a 7.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.77:1 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.