#765531 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated brown carries a sense of quiet strength and reliability. It works well for moody, vintage designs or organic branding where you need a warm, grounded anchor. Because of its dark and gloomy undertones, it adds immediate depth to your palette. You can find this specific shade using the hex code #765531.
Questions about #765531
What is #765531 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #765531 is rgb(118, 85, 49), in HSL hsl(31, 41%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 58%, 54%.
What colors pair well with this dusty brown?
Soft creams and muted sage greens create the most harmonious balance with this grounded brown. Because the color is so unsaturated, it thrives when placed against low-contrast neutrals or cool, dusty tones that keep the palette from feeling too heavy or overwhelming.
Is this brown considered a warm or cool tone?
This shade leans firmly into the warm side of the spectrum due to its underlying golden and reddish undertones. Despite being dark and moody, it retains an organic, earth-based warmth that makes it feel stable and inviting rather than cold or clinical.
Is #765531 readable on white or black?
#765531 has a 6.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.11:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.