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#744446 color code is #744446. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #744446.

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#744446 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #744446 is 0.0829. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.90:1 against white and 2.66:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#744446 on white7.90:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#744446 on black2.66:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #7444467.90:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #7444462.66:1Fail

#744446 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #744446?+
The hex code for #744446 is #744446. In RGB it's rgb(116, 68, 70), and in HSL it's hsl(357, 26%, 36%).
What is the RGB value of #744446?+
#744446 in RGB is (116, 68, 70). Written in CSS: rgb(116, 68, 70).
What is the CMYK value of #744446?+
#744446 converts to CMYK(0%, 41%, 40%, 55%) for print. Hex equivalent is #744446.
Is #744446 a warm or cool color?+
#744446 (#744446) is a warm red — its hue sits at 357° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #744446 belong to?+
#744446 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 357°, 26%, 36% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #744446 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#744446 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.9:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #744446?+
The nearest Pantone match for #744446 (#744446) is 18-0930 Coffee, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #744446 in design

Practical guidance for using #744446 (#744446) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #744446 (#744446) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.9:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #744446 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #744446 (#744446) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#744446 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #744446 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#744446 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.