#745A59 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #745a59 is a dusty red with brown-gray undertones and a matte, smoky finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, moody feel suited to branding, editorial layouts, and supporting UI elements. Use it as a secondary tone beside warm cream or muted sage. The hex code #745a59 supports white text at about 6.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #745a59
What is #745a59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #745a59 is rgb(116, 90, 89), in HSL hsl(2, 13%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 23%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #745a59?
Does #745a59 read as warm or cool?
#745a59 reads as a muted warm-neutral because its dusty red base is softened by brown-gray undertones, giving it more warmth than a true gray while keeping the overall appearance restrained and smoky. It works well when you want warmth without vivid color.
Does #745a59 work with white text?
Yes, #745a59 supports white text at about a 6.3:1 contrast ratio, making it suitable for readable labels, buttons, and interface elements against this dark, muted background when sized appropriately for the chosen type. Check the final font weight and size in context.
Is #745a59 readable on white or black?
#745a59 has a 6.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.34:1 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.