#746C6A Hex Color

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An ashy, dusty red with strong grey undertones, #746c6a feels muted and grounded. Because of its low chroma, it functions best as a supporting tone or a sophisticated background color rather than a primary accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with sharp, cool teals or crisp creams. The hex code #746c6a meets WCAG AA contrast standards for small body text when paired with white.

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What is #746c6a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #746c6a is rgb(116, 108, 106), in HSL hsl(12, 5%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 9%, 55%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.

What colors pair best with #746c6a?

#746c6a works beautifully when contrasted against crisp creams or deep, dark navy to ground its dusty, ashy character. For a more modern, unexpected palette, combine it with sharp, cool teals to create visual balance between the warmth of the red and the cooling effect of the blue-green.

Is #746c6a readable on white or black?

#746c6a has a 5.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.09:1 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.

#746C6A Hex Color

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