#735946 Hex Color
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#735946 is a muted, dusty brown with strong gray undertones. Because it sits on the darker, desaturated side of the spectrum, it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to prevent it from feeling muddy. The hex code for this serious, reliable shade is #735946, which offers enough contrast to keep small body text readable.
Questions about #735946
What is #735946 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #735946 is rgb(115, 89, 70), in HSL hsl(25, 24%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 39%, 55%.
What colors pair best with #735946?
To prevent this dusty brown from appearing muddy, pair #735946 with soft creams, warm ivories, or muted golds. Using a crisp off-white creates a clean, sophisticated contrast that elevates the inherent warmth of this serious and earthy tone.
Is #735946 considered a warm or cool brown?
#735946 sits in a neutral territory, though its strong gray undertones pull it toward the cooler side of the brown spectrum. This makes it more versatile than traditional warm browns, allowing it to function as a reliable, grounded neutral in professional branding.
Is #735946 readable on white or black?
#735946 has a 6.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.24:1 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.