#774F3B Hex Color
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Not a rich chocolate or a bright caramel, #774f3b is a dark, dusty brown with muted red undertones. Its low saturation and dimness suit it for supporting roles and moody backgrounds, where it holds white text at a solid 7.1:1 contrast. Pair it with sage or cream for coffee, craft, and vintage branding.
Questions about #774f3b
What is #774f3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #774f3b is rgb(119, 79, 59), in HSL hsl(20, 34%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 50%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #774f3b?
#774f3b flatters sage and soft cream, which lift its dusty red undertones without fighting its muted character. Avoid pairing it with other dark, desaturated tones, since the combination can turn muddy fast.
Is #774f3b readable on white or black?
#774f3b has a 7.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.96:1 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.