#746228 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #746228 blends yellow with olive and a brown earthiness. Its low saturation feels mellow, practical, and grounded, making it useful for outdoor branding, organic packaging, construction, or budget-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or navy; white text reads clearly on it at about a 6.0:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #746228.
Questions about #746228
What is #746228 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #746228 is rgb(116, 98, 40), in HSL hsl(46, 49%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 66%, 55%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #746228?
Light neutrals, navy, and terracotta pair well with #746228, balancing its muted olive-brown warmth through brightness, structure, or a richer earthy accent while keeping the overall palette grounded and easy to use.
Does #746228 read as warm or cool?
#746228 reads as warm and muted because its yellow and brown undertones outweigh the cooler influence of olive, while low saturation softens the effect into a practical, grounded shade rather than a bright golden yellow. It suits earthy, natural designs.
Is #746228 suitable for white text?
White text offers strong contrast against #746228 and is generally suitable for readable body text, while black text has weaker contrast and is not a reliable choice without a lighter background in typical interface layouts. Check final text size and weight before publishing.
Is #746228 readable on white or black?
#746228 has a 5.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.52:1 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.