#715B52 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted brown with grey undertones, #715b52 feels both resilient and serious. It works best as a supporting tone in vintage or organic branding rather than a dominant background, where it can quickly appear muddy. White text remains perfectly legible against this hex code, offering a 6.3:1 contrast ratio that makes it a practical choice for body copy in dark mode designs.
Questions about #715b52
What is #715b52 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #715b52 is rgb(113, 91, 82), in HSL hsl(17, 16%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 27%, 56%.
How should I use #715b52 in a color palette?
Treat this as a grounding anchor for organic or vintage design projects. It pairs effectively with cream or soft off-whites to maintain a balanced, earthy aesthetic without becoming visually overwhelming or muddy.
Is #715b52 readable on white or black?
#715b52 has a 6.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.32:1 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.