#74352E Hex Color
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#74352e is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood, while its restrained red adds energy without looking loud. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in wine, luxury, autumn, or formal branding. White text reaches about 9.2:1 contrast for readable interfaces.
Questions about #74352e
What is #74352e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74352e is rgb(116, 53, 46), in HSL hsl(6, 43%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 60%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #74352e?
#74352e pairs well with cream, beige, charcoal, and muted gold; burgundy or terracotta can create a deeper autumnal palette, while pale blush softens its serious, brown-leaning red without erasing its warmth.
Is #74352e warm or cool?
#74352e reads as a warm color because its muted red base is shifted toward brown, giving it a dusty, grounded character that suits wine-inspired, autumn, luxury, and formal visual themes.
Is #74352e readable on white or black?
#74352e has a 9.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.29:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.