#753D45 Hex Color

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Wine labels, autumn layouts, and moody interfaces are natural homes for this muted maroon. The hex code #753d45 sits low in both saturation and lightness, giving it a dusty warmth that can turn muddy at large sizes, so it often works better as a supporting tone. It pairs well with navy, and white text on it reaches about 8.4:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy.

Questions about #753d45

What is #753d45 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #753d45 is rgb(117, 61, 69), in HSL hsl(351, 31%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 41%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #753d45?
navy makes a rich, formal partner, while muted olive gives it an autumn feel. Cream and soft peach also work when the palette needs lifting. Keep bright colors out unless you want strong contrast.
Is #753d45 readable on white or black?
#753d45 has a 8.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.50:1 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.