#745814 Hex Color
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A dark, muted yellow-olive, #745814 has warm brown undertones that give it a grounded, traditional feel. Its low saturation suits moody branding, outdoor products, military-inspired layouts, and earthy backgrounds. Use it as a strong base with cream or pale blue accents; white text has about 6.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #745814.
Questions about #745814
What is #745814 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #745814 is rgb(116, 88, 20), in HSL hsl(42, 71%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 83%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #745814?
Cream, pale blue, charcoal, and muted natural hues pair well with #745814, balancing its dark yellow-olive base without making the palette feel harsh; cream adds softness, pale blue brings cool contrast, and terracotta adds a grounded accent.
Is #745814 warm or cool?
#745814 reads as a warm, muted yellow-olive because its olive base is pulled toward brown rather than blue, giving it a grounded, traditional character that suits rustic, utilitarian, and nature-led palettes. Its low saturation softens the warmth, so it feels earthy instead of bright or golden.
Is #745814 readable on white or black?
#745814 has a 6.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.14:1 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.