#774836 Hex Color
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#774836 is a muted, dusty brown with strong earthy undertones. Because it sits on the darker, desaturated side of the spectrum, it functions best as a stabilizing background or secondary tone rather than a main feature. It pairs well with cream or light beige to prevent a muddy appearance. The hex code for this serious, grounding color is #774836, which supports excellent readability with white text.
Questions about #774836
What is #774836 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #774836 is rgb(119, 72, 54), in HSL hsl(17, 38%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 55%, 53%.
What colors pair well with the brown tone of #774836?
Is #774836 suitable for text in website design?
#774836 functions well as a background for white or very light off-white text, as its dark saturation provides a stable, high-contrast surface. However, avoid using #774836 as a font color against dark backgrounds, as it lacks the luminosity required for comfortable readability.
Is #774836 readable on white or black?
#774836 has a 7.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.76:1 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.