#735E51 Hex Color
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A dark, muted brown with gray and ashy undertones, #735e51 creates a serious, grounded mood without feeling harsh. Its matte character suits coffee, tobacco, artisan, vintage, and organic branding. Use it as a supporting tone or moody background with warm cream and dusty blue accents. White text provides about 6.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #735e51.
Questions about #735e51
What is #735e51 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #735e51 is rgb(115, 94, 81), in HSL hsl(23, 17%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 30%, 55%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #735e51?
#735e51 pairs well with warm cream for soft contrast, while dusty blue adds a restrained cool accent and pale beige lightens the palette without losing the brown's grounded, vintage character.
Does #735e51 read as a warm or cool color?
#735e51 reads as a warm, muted brown because its brown base carries subtle red-orange warmth, while gray and ashy undertones soften its saturation and keep the result earthy and serious rather than bright or rustic.
Is #735e51 readable on white or black?
#735e51 has a 6.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.44:1 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.