#773C29 Hex Color
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#773c29 is a dark, muted reddish brown with warm, earthy undertones. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, mysterious mood, while restrained saturation keeps it grounded rather than vivid. Use the hex code #773c29 as a strong background or supporting brand tone, paired with cream or pale peach. White text provides excellent contrast.
Questions about #773c29
What is #773c29 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #773c29 is rgb(119, 60, 41), in HSL hsl(15, 49%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 66%, 53%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #773c29?
Is #773c29 warm or cool?
#773c29 reads as a warm color because its reddish-brown hue carries strong red and earthy undertones. Its low lightness and muted saturation temper that warmth, giving it a serious, grounded character rather than a bright or fiery look.
Does #773c29 work with white text?
White text provides excellent contrast on #773c29 because its dark, low-lightness background strongly separates from white. It is a practical choice for headings and body copy, though checking the final font size and weight still supports accessibility.
Is #773c29 readable on white or black?
#773c29 has a 8.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.46:1 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.