#754C0D Hex Color
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This dark, unsaturated brown carries a heavy, vintage weight. Because it lacks brightness, #754c0d works best as a grounding accent rather than a full page background. Pair it with soft cream or muted olive to avoid a muddy appearance. The hex code #754c0d provides excellent contrast for white text, making it a reliable choice for readable, moody branding in organic or artisanal product design.
Questions about #754c0d
What is #754c0d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #754c0d is rgb(117, 76, 13), in HSL hsl(36, 80%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 89%, 54%.
What colors pair best with #754c0d?
This deep brown benefits from being paired with lighter, neutral tones like cream or soft beige to keep the palette from feeling too heavy. For a more sophisticated look, accent the pairing with muted olive or dusty sage to emphasize the organic nature of the shade.
Is #754c0d suitable for text against a white background?
Yes, #754c0d provides excellent contrast against pure white backgrounds, ensuring high readability for body text or headlines. Because it is a dark, unsaturated brown, it functions similarly to a soft black, offering a gentler, more approachable aesthetic than standard black text.
Is #754c0d readable on white or black?
#754c0d has a 7.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.79:1 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.