#74685E Hex Color
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#74685e is a dark, muted orange-brown tone with ashy gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation feels grounded and dependable, with a gloomy edge that suits coffee, chocolate, autumn, vintage, and artisan branding. Use the hex code #74685e as a supporting color beside cream or navy; white text achieves about 5.4:1 contrast on it.
Questions about #74685e
What is #74685e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74685e is rgb(116, 104, 94), in HSL hsl(27, 10%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 19%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #74685e?
The muted orange-brown base of #74685e pairs well with cream, navy, and soft neutrals because it adds warmth without overpowering a palette. Use it for backgrounds, accents, packaging, or supporting UI surfaces.
Is #74685e readable on white or black?
#74685e has a 5.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.88:1 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.