#715221 Hex Color
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Dark brown without the gloss: #715221 is a dusty, low-saturation shade with warm undertones and a heavy, grounded feel. It earns its keep as a dominant background in moody, vintage, or artisan layouts, where white text stays readable at roughly 7.2:1 contrast. Pair it with faded teal or cream to keep it from turning muddy.
Questions about #715221
What is #715221 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #715221 is rgb(113, 82, 33), in HSL hsl(37, 55%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 71%, 56%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #715221?
Faded teal and soft cream are the strongest partners for #715221, keeping its muted warmth from reading flat. Sage and dusty terracotta also work for earthier, organic palettes.
Is #715221 dark enough for white body text?
Yes. White text on #715221 reaches about 7.2:1 contrast, which clears the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1 for small body text. Dark text on top of it fails, so plan for light type.
Is #715221 readable on white or black?
#715221 has a 7.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.93:1 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.