#753425 Hex Color

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This dark, dim reddish-brown carries an intense, serious mood. Because it is unsaturated and heavy, #753425 functions best as a dominant base for moody brand palettes or atmospheric UI backgrounds. White text creates a sharp, legible contrast against this deep shade. The hex code #753425 excels in formal designs where a grounded, traditional warmth is required rather than bright, energetic excitement.

Questions about #753425

What is #753425 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #753425 is rgb(117, 52, 37), in HSL hsl(11, 52%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 68%, 54%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #753425 for a balanced palette?
#753425 anchors a palette when paired with lighter, neutral tones like cream or soft beige to maintain readability. For a bolder contrast, pair this deep shade with muted gold accents or dusty sage greens to highlight its underlying warmth without creating visual clutter.
Does #753425 work well for UI text or web backgrounds?
#753425 is too dark for body text on anything other than very light backgrounds, making it most effective as a sophisticated, atmospheric background color. When used as a base, it requires high-contrast foreground elements, such as off-white or light metallic typography, to remain legible.
Is #753425 readable on white or black?
#753425 has a 9.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.27:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.