#735254 Hex Color
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Dusty and desaturated, #735254 acts as a grounded, muted alternative to traditional red. Because this hex code is low in chroma, it avoids the intensity of brighter tones. Use it as a moody, matte background or a subtle accent. Pair it with crisp white text to achieve a 6.9:1 contrast ratio, which keeps the palette from feeling too muddy or flat.
Questions about #735254
What is #735254 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #735254 is rgb(115, 82, 84), in HSL hsl(356, 17%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 27%, 55%.
Does #735254 work well as a primary text color?
#735254 is generally too dark and desaturated to function as primary body text, but it excels as a sophisticated accent or a muted, readable heading when paired against a very light cream or stark white background.
What colors pair best with #735254?
Is #735254 readable on white or black?
#735254 has a 6.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.06:1 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.