#745017 Hex Color
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Far from a rich chestnut, #745017 is a muted, soil-dark brown with a dull yellow undertone. Its low saturation and dim lightness give it a gloomy, grounded feel, which suits coffee brands, tobacco packaging, and vintage layouts. Use it as a dominant base in a 60/30/10 scheme, and let it carry cream or off-white type, since it passes contrast standards for small text. It can turn muddy at scale, so keep supporting tones lighter.
Questions about #745017
What is #745017 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #745017 is rgb(116, 80, 23), in HSL hsl(37, 67%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 80%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #745017?
Cream and warm off-whites give #745017 the most readable contrast, while a muted sage or dusty teal keeps the palette from feeling flat. Burgundy works too, though it lowers the overall contrast between elements.
What mood does #745017 convey?
Its dim lightness and low saturation read as serious and a little lonely, with warmth underneath. That mix suits coffee, craft, and vintage branding, plus moody backgrounds where a softer brown feels too friendly.
Is #745017 readable on white or black?
#745017 has a 7.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.90:1 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.