#72581B Hex Color
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#72581b is a dark, murky olive with a brown undertone. Low lightness and low saturation give it a gloomy, earthy character, so it works best as a supporting tone or small accent rather than a dominant base. It flatters muted teal and dusty rose, and white text reads clearly against it, clearing WCAG AA at about 6.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #72581b
What is #72581b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #72581b is rgb(114, 88, 27), in HSL hsl(42, 62%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 76%, 55%.
Can white text sit on #72581b?
Yes. White text on #72581b reaches about 6.7:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for body text. Dark text fails here, so keep type white or cream.
What pairs well with #72581b?
Try muted teal for contrast or dusty rose for warmth. Avoid bright yellows nearby, they exaggerate how muddy this shade can look.
Is #72581b readable on white or black?
#72581b has a 6.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.12:1 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.