#74533D Hex Color
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#74533d is a dark, muted brown with warm, ashy undertones. It reads steady and understated, which suits coffee, tobacco, and craft branding. The hex code #74533d works best as a supporting base or moody background, and white text passes contrast checks against it for small body copy.
Questions about #74533d
What is #74533d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74533d is rgb(116, 83, 61), in HSL hsl(24, 31%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 47%, 55%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What pairs well with #74533d?
White text reads clearly on #74533d at about 6.9:1, so it holds up behind small body copy. For a richer palette, set it against burgundy or a pale cream rather than beige, which gets muddy next to a brown this dark.
Does #74533d read warm or cool?
It reads warm. The red and yellow undertones give it an earthy, coffee-like cast, even though its low saturation keeps the mood muted rather than vivid.
Where does #74533d work best in a design?
Use it as a dominant base for dark mode layouts or moody brand backgrounds, or as a supporting tone behind light text. At large sizes it can look flat, so pair it with a brighter accent in the 60/30/10 split.
Is #74533d readable on white or black?
#74533d has a 6.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.04:1 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.