#775140 Hex Color
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Reach for this dark brown when a design needs a grounded, moody base. The hex code #775140 is heavily muted, with ashy red undertones that keep it warm but subdued. It flatters dusty rose and cream, and white text passes WCAG AA on it with roughly 6.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #775140
What is #775140 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #775140 is rgb(119, 81, 64), in HSL hsl(19, 30%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 46%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #775140?
Dusty rose, cream, and muted sage all sit comfortably beside #775140. A pale apricot accent lifts its darkness without clashing. Avoid bright saturated hues nearby, since they make this brown read muddy.
Is #775140 readable on white or black?
#775140 has a 6.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.03:1 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.