#774625 Hex Color
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Don’t expect brightness here. #774625 is a dark, dim brown with red undertones, closer to soil or dark chocolate than caramel. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, which suits coffee branding, tobacco packaging, and vintage layouts. White text passes easily on it at roughly 7.8:1 contrast. Use #774625 as a background or supporting tone, since as a small accent it can turn muddy.
Questions about #774625
What is #774625 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #774625 is rgb(119, 70, 37), in HSL hsl(24, 53%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 69%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #774625?
Muted greens like sage and dusty blues balance its warmth without competing with it. Cream and soft beige work too, though the combination reads more rustic than refined. Avoid bright oranges nearby, since the two browns blend together.
Is #774625 readable on white or black?
#774625 has a 7.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.68:1 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.