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#74673E color code is #74673E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #74673e.

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#74673E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #74673E is 0.1376. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.60:1 against white and 3.75:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#74673E on white5.60:1AA
The quick brown fox
#74673E on black3.75:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #74673E5.60:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #74673E3.75:1AA Large

#74673E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #74673E?+
The hex code for #74673E is #74673E. In RGB it's rgb(116, 103, 62), and in HSL it's hsl(46, 30%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #74673E?+
#74673E in RGB is (116, 103, 62). Written in CSS: rgb(116, 103, 62).
What is the CMYK value of #74673E?+
#74673E converts to CMYK(0%, 11%, 47%, 55%) for print. Hex equivalent is #74673E.
Is #74673e a warm or cool color?+
#74673E (#74673E) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 46° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #74673e belong to?+
#74673E belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 46°, 30%, 35% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #74673e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#74673E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.6:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #74673e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #74673E (#74673E) is 8022 C Metallic Old Bronze, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #74673E in design

Practical guidance for using #74673e (#74673E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #74673E (#74673E) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.6:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #74673e text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #74673E (#74673E) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. 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

#74673E 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 — #74673e 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

#74673E 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.