#715A3F Hex Color
Serious, grounded, and timeless dusty brown
#715a3f is a muted, dusty brown that feels serious and grounded. With low saturation, it lacks the brightness of standard earth tones, making it excellent for vintage aesthetics or organic branding. This hex code provides enough contrast for readable white body text. Pair it with soft, warm creams rather than stark whites to keep the interface from feeling washed out.
Questions about #715a3f
What is #715a3f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #715a3f is rgb(113, 90, 63), in HSL hsl(32, 28%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 44%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #715a3f?
Pair #715a3f with cream or warm beige to avoid a washed-out look. Its low saturation makes it a sturdy anchor for brighter accent colors like terracotta or deep olive when used in organic branding or print layouts.
Is #715a3f a good choice for website text?
Yes, #715a3f provides excellent contrast against white or off-white backgrounds, ensuring readable body text. It feels more organic and sophisticated than standard charcoal, making it an ideal choice for editorial layouts or professional website headers that prioritize a vintage aesthetic.
Is #715a3f readable on white or black?
#715a3f has a 6.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.23:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.