#747559 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #747559 is a dusty yellow-olive with low saturation and a matte, weathered feel. Its subdued character suits nature-led branding, outdoor products, military-inspired layouts, and construction themes. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream or dark brown. White text provides about 4.7:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #747559.
Questions about #747559
What is #747559 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #747559 is rgb(116, 117, 89), in HSL hsl(62, 14%, 40%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 24%, 54%.
Which colors pair well with #747559?
The best pairings for #747559 are warm cream, dark brown, charcoal, and muted terracotta, which reinforce its dusty olive character while adding contrast and warmth without overwhelming its subdued, matte appearance.
Does #747559 read as warm or cool?
#747559 reads as a muted warm-leaning neutral because its yellow and olive undertones add earthy warmth, while its low saturation and gray cast keep the overall impression restrained rather than bright.
Is #747559 readable on white or black?
#747559 has a 4.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.43:1 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.