#745550 Hex Color
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#745550 sits in dusty red-brown territory, a dark red pulled back by gray undertones. That muted weight suits supporting roles in a 60/30/10 palette, and it looks richer beside cream or deep teal than against stark white. White text over this hex code reaches about 6.7:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #745550
What is #745550 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #745550 is rgb(116, 85, 80), in HSL hsl(8, 18%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 31%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #745550?
#745550 pairs best with cream, deep teal, and warm tan, where its dusty red undertone reads earthy instead of loud. Keep it in a supporting role, since it can look muddy next to pure white.
Is #745550 readable on white or black?
#745550 has a 6.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.15:1 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.