#72675F Hex Color
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This dusty, muted brown leans toward grey with subtle orange undertones. The hex code for this shade is #72675f. Because it is desaturated and low in chroma, it functions well as a grounding neutral. Pair it with crisp white text for readability, as the contrast ratio remains strong. This color provides a quiet, vintage backdrop that allows brighter brand accents to stand out effectively.
Questions about #72675f
What is #72675f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #72675f is rgb(114, 103, 95), in HSL hsl(25, 9%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 17%, 55%.
What colors pair well with the #72675f brown?
#72675f creates a balanced, sophisticated palette when paired with cool, crisp tones like slate blue or soft cream. Because it has low saturation, it also serves as a stabilizing base for high-contrast accents like deep burgundy or muted teal.
Does #72675f read as a warm or cool neutral?
#72675f is generally perceived as a warm neutral due to its subtle orange undertones, though its high grey content keeps it from feeling overly vibrant or aggressive. This dual nature allows it to bridge the gap between warm and cool color schemes.
Is #72675f readable on white or black?
#72675f has a 5.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.82:1 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.