#715D41 Hex Color

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This muted, ashy brown feels serious and grounded. With very low saturation, #715d41 works best as a supporting tone rather than a large background, where it can easily appear muddy. It pairs exceptionally well with muted creams or dusty blues to create a vintage, organic mood. The hex code #715d41 offers enough contrast for legible white text, making it a reliable choice for readable, moody interface accents.

Questions about #715d41

What is #715d41 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #715d41 is rgb(113, 93, 65), in HSL hsl(35, 27%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 42%, 56%.
How can I effectively pair #715d41 in a color palette?
Use #715d41 alongside muted neutrals like cream or sand to maintain an organic, vintage aesthetic. Incorporating a soft dusty blue creates a pleasant contrast that prevents this ashy brown from feeling too muddy or heavy in your layout.
Is #715d41 a good choice for interface text?
While #715d41 offers decent readability against white backgrounds, it performs best as a stylish accent color for UI elements like buttons or borders. Use it sparingly for large blocks of text to ensure high legibility and a clean, modern user experience.
Is #715d41 readable on white or black?
#715d41 has a 6.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.34:1 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.