#745765 Hex Color
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#745765 is a muted, dusky pink that leans toward mauve. Its low saturation and dim lightness give it a gloomy, understated feel, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. It flatters deep plum and soft cream, and white text stays readable on it at about 6.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #745765
What is #745765 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #745765 is rgb(116, 87, 101), in HSL hsl(331, 14%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 13%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #745765?
#745765 pairs well with deep plum, dusty sage, and warm cream. Its ashy, muted quality keeps richer tones grounded next to it. Avoid bright pinks, which tend to wash it out.
Is #745765 a warm or cool color?
#745765 reads warm, since its pink base carries faint red undertones, but the heavy gray mutes that warmth. In most palettes it behaves close to neutral.
Is #745765 readable on white or black?
#745765 has a 6.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.29:1 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.