#745B42 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted brown leans into an organic, somber aesthetic. Because it is highly unsaturated, #745b42 works best as a grounding neutral or a supporting background tone rather than a focal point. Pair it with crisp white text to leverage its 6.3:1 contrast ratio for readability. This hex code provides a reliable, serious mood for artisan branding or vintage-inspired UI designs.
Questions about #745b42
What is #745b42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #745b42 is rgb(116, 91, 66), in HSL hsl(30, 27%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 43%, 55%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #745b42 for a professional aesthetic?
Is #745b42 a suitable choice for text on a white background?
Yes, #745b42 offers a 6.3:1 contrast ratio against standard white, which generally satisfies WCAG accessibility requirements for readable body text. Because it is a dark, unsaturated brown, it functions as a softer alternative to pure black or charcoal for accessible user interfaces.
Is #745b42 readable on white or black?
#745b42 has a 6.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.31:1 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.