#765A43 Hex Color
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Reach for #765a43 when a layout needs a grounded supporting tone. This dark brown is heavily muted, with dusty, ashy warmth that reads calm and serious rather than rich. It works best as a background or secondary shade, and white text sits at about 6.3:1 contrast, comfortably past AA. The hex code #765a43 pairs well with sage or muted terracotta.
Questions about #765a43
What is #765a43 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #765a43 is rgb(118, 90, 67), in HSL hsl(27, 28%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 43%, 54%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Can white text be used on #765a43?
Yes. White text on #765a43 reaches about 6.3:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for body text and holds up for small type.
What colors pair well with #765a43?
Muted earth tones flatter it most. Try sage for a soft natural palette or terracotta to bring out its warm undertone without clashing.
Is #765a43 readable on white or black?
#765a43 has a 6.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.31:1 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.