#743E2E Hex Color
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Somewhere between brick and coffee, #743e2e is a dark, dull reddish brown that skips the punch of true red. Its low saturation and deep value give it a mellow, grounded mood, better as a supporting tone or dark background than a headline color. Pair it with sage green or warm cream to keep things from going muddy. White text reads clearly on this hex code at about 8.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #743e2e
What is #743e2e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #743e2e is rgb(116, 62, 46), in HSL hsl(14, 43%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 60%, 55%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #743e2e?
Sage green, warm cream, and muted gold all flatter #743e2e, and navy deepens it nicely. Its brown undertone keeps pairings earthy instead of harsh.
Does #743e2e read warm or cool?
It reads warm. The red base and brown undertones give #743e2e a fired-clay warmth, softened by its low saturation and dark value.
Is #743e2e readable on white or black?
#743e2e has a 8.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.47:1 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.