#745858 Hex Color
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#745858 is a dark, muted red with dusty brown-gray undertones. Its low saturation gives layouts a serious, moody feel without the force of vivid red. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in branding, editorial backgrounds, or romantic designs, pairing it with warm cream and charcoal. White text remains readable at about a 6.4:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #745858
What is #745858 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #745858 is rgb(116, 88, 88), in HSL hsl(0, 14%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 24%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #745858?
#745858 pairs well with warm cream, charcoal, and terracotta, which balance its dusty red-brown character. Use cream for softness, charcoal for structure, and terracotta for a warmer, more layered palette.
Does #745858 look warm or cool?
#745858 reads as a muted warm red because its brown-gray undertones soften the red and add earthy depth. It can still feel restrained rather than fiery, making it suitable for serious editorial layouts or understated romantic designs.
Is #745858 readable on white or black?
#745858 has a 6.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.27:1 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.