#745C3A Hex Color
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#745c3a is a dark, muted brown with warm gray and olive undertones. Its low saturation gives layouts a dusty, serious mood, while the moderate darkness adds warmth and security. Use it as a dominant background in vintage, coffee, food, or artisan branding, with white text for about 6.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #745c3a.
Questions about #745c3a
What is #745c3a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #745c3a is rgb(116, 92, 58), in HSL hsl(35, 33%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 50%, 55%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #745c3a?
#745c3a pairs well with warm cream, sage, terracotta, and navy, creating grounded palettes that balance its dusty brown base with lighter, softer, or deeper accents in branding and layouts.
Is #745c3a a warm or cool color?
#745c3a reads as a warm, earthy brown because its red component outweighs its blue component, while gray and olive undertones soften the warmth into a dusty, serious mood rather than a bright or rustic one. It works well for grounded, dependable designs.
Is #745c3a readable on white or black?
#745c3a has a 6.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.33:1 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.