#745756 Hex Color
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#745756 is a dark, dusty red with a muted rose-brown cast. Its low saturation keeps it matte and subdued, closer to faded brick than bright crimson. It works best as a supporting tone in moody palettes, and warms up nicely against cream or deep teal. White text on this hex code reaches about 6.5:1 contrast, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #745756
What is #745756 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #745756 is rgb(116, 87, 86), in HSL hsl(2, 15%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 26%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #745756?
#745756 pairs well with warm creams and muted sage, which lift its dull surface without clashing. Deep teal makes a strong, unexpected companion for darker schemes.
Is #745756 readable on white or black?
#745756 has a 6.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.24:1 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.