#725242 Hex Color
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Dark brown with a dusty, muted finish. The hex code #725242 is deep enough to hold white text at nearly 7:1 contrast, which makes it a solid background for body copy. A red undertone keeps it warm without brightness. Try it as a supporting tone next to cream or soft sage, or in coffee and craft branding that wants an earthy, understated feel.
Questions about #725242
What is #725242 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #725242 is rgb(114, 82, 66), in HSL hsl(20, 27%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 42%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #725242?
Soft cream, muted sage, and pale peach all lift #725242 without clashing with its warm red undertone. Darker leather and tobacco tones also work when you want a vintage, monochromatic feel.
Is #725242 readable on white or black?
#725242 has a 6.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.00:1 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.