#763E2E Hex Color
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#763e2e is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and a shadowed, serious mood. Its low lightness gives branding, wine labels, autumn palettes, and formal layouts a sense of depth and tradition. Use it as a supporting tone or dominant background with cream accents. White text provides about 8.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #763e2e.
Questions about #763e2e
What is #763e2e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #763e2e is rgb(118, 62, 46), in HSL hsl(13, 44%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 61%, 54%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #763e2e?
Cream and warm beige provide clean contrast, while muted sage or dusty blue create a restrained, earthy palette without competing with its warm brown undertones, making them useful partners for branding, packaging, and formal layouts.
Is #763e2e warm or cool?
It reads as warm because its red base is softened by brown undertones, giving #763e2e a grounded, serious character rather than a bright or cool appearance in most palettes and layouts.
Does #763e2e work with white text?
Yes, white text gives #763e2e about an 8.4:1 contrast ratio, exceeding WCAG AA and AAA thresholds for normal text in most designs; verify your final font, size, and background treatment before publishing.
Is #763e2e readable on white or black?
#763e2e has a 8.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.49:1 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.