#725946 Hex Color
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Muted and shadowed, #725946 is a dark, low-saturation brown with gray and slightly warm undertones. Its matte quality suggests seriousness, reliability, and understated comfort, making it effective for coffee, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use the hex code #725946 as a supporting tone or moody background; white text reads clearly at about 6.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #725946
What is #725946 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #725946 is rgb(114, 89, 70), in HSL hsl(26, 24%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 39%, 55%.
Is #725946 a warm or cool color?
#725946 reads as a warm-leaning neutral brown because its subdued red and yellow presence outweighs its gray cast, though the low saturation keeps it restrained rather than rich or distinctly orange.
What colors pair well with #725946?
Pair #725946 with cream, muted sage, terracotta, or charcoal to build a grounded palette, using lighter neutrals for space and warmer accents when you want the brown to feel less subdued.
Is #725946 readable on white or black?
#725946 has a 6.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.23:1 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.