#736855 Hex Color

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The hex code #736855 is a dark, muted yellow-olive with ashy gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation gives layouts a grounded, traditional feel, making it useful as a supporting tone for outdoor, military, construction, or organic branding. White text remains readable over this hex code, while brighter accents prevent large areas from feeling muddy.

Questions about #736855

What is #736855 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #736855 is rgb(115, 104, 85), in HSL hsl(38, 15%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 26%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #736855?
The #736855 hex color pairs well with warm off-whites, cream, charcoal, muted terracotta, and dusty blue, creating balanced palettes that preserve its grounded, dusty character while adding contrast and controlled warmth for packaging, outdoor layouts, interfaces, and editorial designs.
Does #736855 feel warm or cool?
The #736855 hex color reads warm-neutral because its yellow-olive base adds subtle warmth, while its ashy gray undertones mute that effect. It communicates steadiness and practicality rather than bright energy, making it suitable for natural, utilitarian, and heritage-inspired visual systems.
Is #736855 readable on white or black?
#736855 has a 5.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.84:1 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.