#745D53 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted brown with strong grey undertones, #745d53 carries a somber and reliable weight. It serves best as a supporting background or a grounded neutral in vintage design palettes. Because it lacks high saturation, it pairs well with soft creams or desaturated teals. The hex code for this shade is #745d53, which offers enough contrast for white text to remain legible in body copy.
Questions about #745d53
What is #745d53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #745d53 is rgb(116, 93, 83), in HSL hsl(18, 17%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 28%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #745d53?
Is #745d53 considered a warm or cool color?
While brown is generally perceived as warm, #745d53 sits on the cooler end of the spectrum due to its strong grey undertones. This makes it a unique, somber choice for designers who want the reliability of brown without excessive heat or saturation.
Is #745d53 readable on white or black?
#745d53 has a 6.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.43:1 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.