#735638 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #735638 is a dark brown with ashy undertones and very low saturation. Its dusty appearance suggests seriousness, mystery, resilience, and comfort, making it suitable for coffee, tobacco, agriculture, artisan, and vintage branding. Use it as a dominant background with cream accents, or pair it with muted sage. White text remains highly legible at about 6.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #735638.
Questions about #735638
What is #735638 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #735638 is rgb(115, 86, 56), in HSL hsl(31, 35%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 51%, 55%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #735638?
Is #735638 a warm or cool color?
#735638 reads as warm because its brown base carries earthy red and orange influence, though its ashy, low-saturation quality keeps the warmth restrained. That balance gives it a serious, weathered feel rather than a bright or lively one.
Is #735638 readable on white or black?
#735638 has a 6.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.11:1 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.