#726858 Hex Color
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This muted, earthy brown carries a heavy, dusty quality that feels grounded and slightly weathered. Because of its low saturation, #726858 works best as a supporting neutral or background tone rather than a focal point. Pair it with crisp white to maintain readability, as its dim nature can look muddy in larger applications. This hex code provides a serious, understated foundation for rustic or autumn-inspired palettes.
Questions about #726858
What is #726858 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #726858 is rgb(114, 104, 88), in HSL hsl(37, 13%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 23%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #726858?
Is #726858 suitable for text usage?
This color is generally too dark and desaturated for primary body text, often causing readability issues against most backgrounds. Use #726858 primarily for background blocks, dividers, or muted accents to maintain a professional, high-contrast interface design.
Is #726858 readable on white or black?
#726858 has a 5.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.83:1 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.