#726143 Hex Color
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Reach for #726143 when a design needs an earthy base without visual noise. This hex code sits between yellow and brown, very unsaturated and matte, like dry grass or dusty soil. It flatters cream type and dusty blue accents. Best as a supporting tone in a 60/30/10 palette, since large flat fields can read muddy next to white.
Questions about #726143
What is #726143 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #726143 is rgb(114, 97, 67), in HSL hsl(38, 26%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 41%, 55%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #726143?
Cream, dusty blue, and terracotta all flatter #726143 without competing with its muted warmth. Skip bright saturated accents, which make it look muddy by comparison.
Is #726143 readable on white or black?
#726143 has a 5.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.50:1 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.