#735A4F Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #735a4f is a dusty brown with warm red-gray undertones and a matte, weathered feel. Its low saturation suggests seriousness, reliability, and warmth, making it useful for coffee, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use the hex code as a supporting tone or background with white text, which reaches about a 6.4:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #735a4f
What is #735a4f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #735a4f is rgb(115, 90, 79), in HSL hsl(18, 19%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 31%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #735a4f?
The best pairings for #735a4f are cream, charcoal, muted sage, and terracotta, balancing its warm dusty brown base with lighter, cooler, or richer accents. Use cream for softness, sage for earthy contrast, and terracotta for a warmer palette.
Is #735a4f a warm or cool color?
#735a4f reads as a warm, muted brown because its red-gray undertones lean toward red rather than blue. Its low saturation softens that warmth, creating a restrained, weathered appearance instead of a rich or vivid brown.
Is #735a4f readable on white or black?
#735a4f has a 6.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.30:1 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.