#746958 Hex Color
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#746958 is a muted, ashy brown with a faint orange undertone. Its low saturation and dim lightness give it a matte, gloomy character that suits vintage packaging, coffee branding, and autumn palettes. Treat it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, since it can turn muddy across large areas. White text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast on the #746958 hex code, enough to pass AA for small body copy.
Questions about #746958
What is #746958 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #746958 is rgb(116, 105, 88), in HSL hsl(36, 14%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 24%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #746958?
#746958 pairs well with sage and muted teal, both of which bring out its faint orange undertone. Soft creams work too, though similar lightness can make the combination feel flat.
Is #746958 readable on white or black?
#746958 has a 5.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.90:1 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.