#73746A Hex Color

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Muted and dusty, #73746a functions as a sophisticated neutral that balances grey stability with a hint of earthy yellow. While it feels restrained, it offers a grounded base for branding or UI backgrounds that need to avoid bright, aggressive tones. Use it as a supporting color to add depth, as it pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or muted olive greens. The hex code is #73746a.

Questions about #73746a

What is #73746a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #73746a is rgb(115, 116, 106), in HSL hsl(66, 5%, 44%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 9%, 55%.
Does #73746a lean more cool or warm?
#73746a is a balanced, neutral tone that sits right between a cool grey and an earthy, warm olive. Its subtle yellow undertones provide just enough warmth to prevent the color from feeling sterile, making it highly versatile for modern UI backgrounds.
What colors pair well with #73746a?
This muted shade excels when paired with deep, high-contrast colors like charcoal or matte black for text legibility. For a more organic, grounded palette, consider using it alongside creamy whites or soft, desaturated sage tones for added depth.
Is #73746a readable on white or black?
#73746a has a 4.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.43:1 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.