#746029 Hex Color
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#746029 is a dark, muted yellow with warm brown and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, earthy mood suited to military, outdoor, construction, and organic branding. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or dusty blue, since large areas can feel muddy. White text reads clearly against it at about a 6.1:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #746029.
Questions about #746029
What is #746029 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #746029 is rgb(116, 96, 41), in HSL hsl(44, 48%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 65%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #746029?
#746029 pairs well with cream, dusty blue, and soft neutrals because these colors brighten its muted yellow-brown base while preserving an earthy, grounded palette suited to outdoor, utility, and organic design.
Does #746029 look warm or cool?
#746029 reads as a warm, muted yellow because its brown undertones outweigh the gray, giving it a weathered, serious character rather than a bright or sunny appearance to most viewers.
Is #746029 readable on white or black?
#746029 has a 6.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.44:1 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.