#746342 Hex Color
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#746342 is a warm, muted yellow-olive with dusty brown and gray undertones. Its low saturation gives layouts a matte, understated feel, while the earthy depth suits outdoor, organic, military, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or charcoal; white text reaches about 5.8:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #746342
What is #746342 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #746342 is rgb(116, 99, 66), in HSL hsl(40, 27%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 43%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #746342?
#746342 pairs well with cream, charcoal, muted rust, and faded denim because its low saturation leaves room for stronger accents. Use cream for warmth, charcoal for crisp contrast, or rust when the palette needs controlled energy.
Is #746342 readable on white or black?
#746342 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.