#74372D Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #74372d is a warm red with dusty brown undertones and low saturation. Its serious, grounded mood suits wine branding, autumn palettes, formal layouts, and moody backgrounds, though large areas can feel heavy. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or muted gold; white text remains highly legible at about 9.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #74372d.
Questions about #74372d
What is #74372d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74372d is rgb(116, 55, 45), in HSL hsl(8, 44%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 61%, 55%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #74372d?
#74372d pairs well with cream, muted gold, and charcoal because these tones balance its dusty warmth while preserving its serious, grounded character; cream softens it, muted gold adds restrained richness, and charcoal supports a formal palette.
Is #74372d readable on white or black?
#74372d has a 9.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.32:1 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.