#746452 Hex Color
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A dark, dusty brown with a grayed orange undertone, #746452 reads matte and grounded rather than warm and cozy. It works best as a supporting tone behind cream or ivory, and white text passes AA on it at roughly 5.7:1 contrast. Watch large areas, since it can turn muddy fast. The hex code #746452 suits vintage packaging, coffee branding, and autumn palettes.
Questions about #746452
What is #746452 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #746452 is rgb(116, 100, 82), in HSL hsl(32, 17%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 29%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #746452?
Cream, ivory, and soft off-whites lift this dusty brown and keep it from looking flat. For contrast, try a muted teal or slate blue, which complements its orange undertone.
Is #746452 readable on white or black?
#746452 has a 5.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.68:1 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.