#72583B Hex Color
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A dark, muted brown, the hex code #72583b carries warm umber and gray undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or dusty blue, since large areas can feel heavy. White text remains readable over this color, including in small body copy.
Questions about #72583b
What is #72583b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #72583b is rgb(114, 88, 59), in HSL hsl(32, 32%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 48%, 55%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #72583b?
#72583b pairs well with cream, dusty blue, and sage, which soften its deep brown base and bring balance to its warm, muted character. Use it as a supporting color when a full brown layout feels too heavy.
Is #72583b readable on white or black?
#72583b has a 6.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.17:1 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.