#75483B Hex Color
Serious, grounded, and earthy muted red
A muted, dusty red with strong earthy undertones, this color feels serious and grounded. Because #75483b has low saturation, it functions best as a supporting background or moody accent rather than a dominant primary hue. Pair it with soft cream or warm white to improve legibility, as the color provides a 7.6:1 contrast ratio against white text. It adds warmth to professional, understated design palettes.
Questions about #75483b
What is #75483b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #75483b is rgb(117, 72, 59), in HSL hsl(13, 33%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 50%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #75483b for a professional look?
Does #75483b function better as a primary or secondary color?
#75483b functions best as a supporting background or moody accent because its low saturation prevents it from overwhelming a layout. While it can serve as a primary hue in specific rustic themes, it usually requires a lighter companion to maintain visual comfort.
Is #75483b readable on white or black?
#75483b has a 7.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.74:1 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.