#743D19 Hex Color
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Far from beige, #743d19 is a dark, unsaturated brown with a roasted, tobacco-like depth. Its low lightness and muted saturation read serious and grounded, closer to worn leather than fresh wood. Use it as a dominant base in moody, vintage, or food-focused layouts, where it flatters muted sage and dusty teal. White text on this hex code reaches about 8.7:1 contrast, so it clears AA for body copy.
Questions about #743d19
What is #743d19 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #743d19 is rgb(116, 61, 25), in HSL hsl(24, 65%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 78%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #743d19?
Muted sage and dusty teal make #743d19 feel earthy without going muddy, while soft cream lifts it for text and labels. Skip bright oranges, they crowd its warm undertones.
Is #743d19 readable on white or black?
#743d19 has a 8.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.42:1 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.