#745059 Hex Color
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A dark, muted pink with dusty mauve and gray undertones, #745059 feels serious, intimate, and restrained rather than sweet. This hex code suits moody backgrounds, fashion, cosmetics, and romance-focused branding, though its low saturation can look muddy across large areas. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or terracotta, while white text remains readable for small body copy.
Questions about #745059
What is #745059 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #745059 is rgb(116, 80, 89), in HSL hsl(345, 18%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 23%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #745059?
The hex color #745059 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted terracotta because their warmer or darker values support its dusty mauve undertone without adding much saturation. Use cream for softness, charcoal for contrast, and terracotta for a warmer editorial palette.
Is #745059 readable on white or black?
#745059 has a 6.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.03:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.