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#756243 color code is #756243. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #756243.

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#756243 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #756243 is 0.1292. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.86:1 against white and 3.58:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#756243 on white5.86:1AA
The quick brown fox
#756243 on black3.58:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #7562435.86:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #7562433.58:1AA Large

#756243 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #756243?+
The hex code for #756243 is #756243. In RGB it's rgb(117, 98, 67), and in HSL it's hsl(37, 27%, 36%).
What is the RGB value of #756243?+
#756243 in RGB is (117, 98, 67). Written in CSS: rgb(117, 98, 67).
What is the CMYK value of #756243?+
#756243 converts to CMYK(0%, 16%, 43%, 54%) for print. Hex equivalent is #756243.
Is #756243 a warm or cool color?+
#756243 (#756243) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 37° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #756243 belong to?+
#756243 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 37°, 27%, 36% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #756243 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#756243 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.86:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #756243?+
The nearest Pantone match for #756243 (#756243) is 8022 C Metallic Old Bronze, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #756243 in design

Practical guidance for using #756243 (#756243) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #756243 (#756243) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.9:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #756243 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #756243 (#756243) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. 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

#756243 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 — #756243 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

#756243 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.