#746940 Hex Color
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Warm and dusty, #746940 is a very muted yellow-olive with gray-brown undertones. Its earthy, mellow character suits budget branding, construction, military, outdoor, and organic product designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream, charcoal, or faded denim rather than a dominant background. White text remains readable, with about 5.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #746940.
Questions about #746940
What is #746940 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #746940 is rgb(116, 105, 64), in HSL hsl(47, 29%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 45%, 55%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #746940?
Cream, charcoal, and faded denim pair well with #746940, balancing its muted yellow-olive base without competing with its gray-brown undertones. Use cream for warmth, charcoal for grounded contrast, and faded denim for a softer outdoor-inspired palette.
Is #746940 warm or cool?
#746940 reads as a warm, muted yellow-olive because its yellow base is softened by gray-brown undertones. The low saturation keeps it restrained rather than bright, giving layouts an earthy, utilitarian mood that suits natural and rugged visual styles.
Is #746940 readable on white or black?
#746940 has a 5.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.83:1 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.