#725B50 Hex Color
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Muted and shadowy, #725b50 is a dark brown with gray and soft red undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, tobacco, legal, vintage, and artisan branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark interface background with cream or muted sage. White text reads clearly at about 6.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #725b50.
Questions about #725b50
What is #725b50 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #725b50 is rgb(114, 91, 80), in HSL hsl(19, 18%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 30%, 55%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #725b50?
#725b50 pairs well with cream, muted sage, warm tan, and subdued terracotta, creating a grounded palette that balances its gray and soft red undertones without making the design feel overly dark or flat.
Is #725b50 warm or cool?
#725b50 reads as a muted warm brown because its soft red component adds warmth, while gray undertones and low saturation temper that warmth, keeping it closer to neutral than a rich reddish brown.
Is #725b50 readable on white or black?
#725b50 has a 6.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.32:1 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.