#724343 Hex Color

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A dark, dusty maroon, this shade feels serious and grounded due to its muted, unsaturated nature. The hex code #724343 works best as a moody background or a subtle accent against cream tones. It offers excellent contrast for white text, easily meeting accessibility standards for small body copy. Use it in formal designs where you need a sense of tradition and understated strength.

Questions about #724343

What is #724343 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #724343 is rgb(114, 67, 67), in HSL hsl(0, 26%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 41%, 55%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What color palettes work best with #724343?
The muted nature of #724343 pairs effectively with cream or off-white to soften its intensity. For a balanced, sophisticated scheme, combine it with olive or slate to complement its grounded, earthy undertones.
Is #724343 readable on white or black?
#724343 has a 8.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.59:1 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.