#746B37 Hex Color
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This ashy, unsaturated olive has a warm, dusty quality that grounds organic designs. Because of its muted depth, #746b37 works best as a supporting accent rather than a primary background color. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or warm cream, maintaining enough contrast for legible text. This hex code provides an earthy, resilient feel that is ideal for outdoor branding or rustic themes.
Questions about #746b37
What is #746b37 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #746b37 is rgb(116, 107, 55), in HSL hsl(51, 36%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 53%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #746b37?
Is #746b37 suitable for primary website text?
Avoid using #746b37 as primary body text, as its muted depth often lacks sufficient contrast against standard light backgrounds for accessible reading. It performs much better as a secondary accent color to support larger, more distinct typographic elements.
Is #746b37 readable on white or black?
#746b37 has a 5.38:1 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.