#714B59 color
The hex color #714B59 is a dark, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 44.3% red, 29.4% green and 34.9% blue (113, 75, 89).
Its hue angle is 338°, with 20% saturation and 37% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 34% magenta, 21% yellow and 56% black.
The closest named color is Wine Stain (#69444F), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.36:1).
#714B59 color codes
| HEX | #714B59 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(113, 75, 89) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(44.3%, 29.4%, 34.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(338, 20%, 37%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(338, 34%, 44%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 34%, 21%, 56%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(36.49, 18.37, -1.65) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(36.49, 18.44, 354.85) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(11.129, 9.265, 10.651) | |
| Decimal | 7424857 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #714B59, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #714B59 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.85:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #714B59 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.85:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #714B59 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4f525aProtanopia
no red cones#585858Deuteranopia
no green cones#774950Tritanopia
no blue cones#565656Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #714b59; }
.text { color: #714b59; }
.border { border: 2px solid #714b59; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(113 75 89 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #714b59, #71504b); }
Similar colors
#69444fWine Stain#7a4b56Nocturne Red#6f5166Hibernation#7b5867Royal Fig#614051Eggplant#644348Plum Intended#784f50Veil of Cinder#693f43Red Rumour
Questions
- What color is #714B59?
- #714B59 is a dark, grayish rose, closest to the named color Wine Stain. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #714B59?
- The RGB value is 113, 75, 89: 113 red, 75 green and 89 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #714B59?
- The complementary color is #4B7163, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #714B59?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.85:1 and white text 7.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.