#745B3B Hex Color
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Somewhere between coffee grounds and faded leather, #745b3b is a dusty brown with barely any saturation. The hex code reads dim and warm, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, especially in vintage, coffee, or craft palettes. White text clears AA on it at 6.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #745b3b
What is #745b3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #745b3b is rgb(116, 91, 59), in HSL hsl(34, 33%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 49%, 55%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #745b3b?
Cream, dusty teal, and charcoal all sit well against #745b3b. The brown is muted enough to flatter less obvious partners like sage or faded denim blue.
Why does #745b3b read as a warm color?
Its undertones lean toward yellow and red, and the low saturation keeps that warmth soft instead of bright. The dimness gives it an earthy, grounded feel next to cooler neutrals.
Is #745b3b readable on white or black?
#745b3b has a 6.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.30:1 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.