#764B3B Hex Color
Grounded brown with a dusty edge
#764b3b is a dark brown with a dusty, muted finish. Its low saturation reads calm and grounded, closer to coffee grounds than fresh soil. It works best as a supporting tone or a dark UI background, since white text holds about 7.4:1 contrast against it. Pair it with soft cream or muted teal to keep it from turning muddy.
Questions about #764b3b
What is #764b3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #764b3b is rgb(118, 75, 59), in HSL hsl(16, 33%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 50%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #764b3b?
Soft cream, dusty sage, and muted teal all flatter #764b3b. Its low saturation means vivid accents can clash against it, so stick to earthy or desaturated partners for a balanced palette.
Is #764b3b readable on white or black?
#764b3b has a 7.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.83:1 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.