#736A5F Hex Color
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#736a5f is a muted taupe with dusty orange-brown undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation gives layouts a grounded, understated mood, making it useful as a supporting tone for coffee, artisan, vintage, or autumn palettes. Use it behind white text, which reaches about 5.3:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #736a5f.
Questions about #736a5f
What is #736a5f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #736a5f is rgb(115, 106, 95), in HSL hsl(33, 10%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 17%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #736a5f?
#736a5f pairs well with terracotta, cream, and muted navy, which bring out its warm undertone while preserving its restrained character. Use terracotta for small accents and cream for open space around the darker taupe.
Is #736a5f readable on white or black?
#736a5f has a 5.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.95:1 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.