#754035 Hex Color
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This muted, dusky red carries a serious weight that makes it ideal for traditional branding or moody, academic design themes. Because of its low saturation, #754035 works best as a supporting accent rather than a primary background, where it can easily appear muddy. Pair it with soft cream or off-white text for excellent legibility. The hex code for this grounded, warm shade is #754035.
Questions about #754035
What is #754035 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #754035 is rgb(117, 64, 53), in HSL hsl(10, 38%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 55%, 54%.
What colors pair best with the dusky red of #754035?
Is #754035 suitable for text or background elements?
Due to its medium-dark tone, #754035 works best as a supporting accent or header color rather than a primary background. It can easily appear muddy in large blocks, so use it sparingly to create focus.
Is #754035 readable on white or black?
#754035 has a 8.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.54:1 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.