#74615B Hex Color

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Muted and ashy, #74615b is a dark reddish brown with a matte, gray-heavy finish. Its low saturation gives it a bleak, grounded mood, while the red undertone adds restrained warmth and energy. Use the hex code #74615b as a supporting tone beside cream, charcoal, or dusty pink. White text reaches about 5.8:1 contrast, enough for readable body copy.

Questions about #74615b

What is #74615b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74615b is rgb(116, 97, 91), in HSL hsl(14, 12%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 22%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #74615b?
#74615b pairs well with cream for softer contrast, charcoal for a restrained editorial palette, and mauve for a muted warm accent that keeps its reddish undertone from feeling heavy across layouts.
Is #74615b readable on white or black?
#74615b has a 5.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.60:1 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.