#746F60 Hex Color
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#746f60 is a dark, dusty yellow-gray with low saturation and a matte, ashy finish. Its subdued warmth suggests calm, understatement, and practical purpose. Use it as a supporting tone for construction, budget, or sale graphics, paired with dark ink or warm cream. White text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast, suitable for small body copy. The hex code is #746f60.
Questions about #746f60
What is #746f60 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #746f60 is rgb(116, 111, 96), in HSL hsl(45, 9%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 17%, 55%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #746f60?
#746f60 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted terracotta, creating enough contrast to sharpen its dusty yellow-gray base while keeping the palette practical, subdued, and suitable for packaging, interfaces, or construction-focused branding.
Does #746f60 read as warm or cool?
#746f60 reads as a muted warm neutral because its yellow cast remains visible beneath substantial gray, though its low saturation keeps the warmth restrained rather than sunny or energetic in most layouts.
Is #746f60 readable on white or black?
#746f60 has a 5.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.18:1 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.