#755159 Hex Color
A dusky pink with plum depth
Dark pink with gray and plum undertones, #755159 is a muted, low-saturation shade with a matte, dusky character. Its restrained warmth supports serious, romantic, or mysterious designs without overpowering them. Use the hex code #755159 as a supporting tone with cream, charcoal, or faded rose. White text achieves about 6.8:1 contrast, suitable for body copy.
Questions about #755159
What is #755159 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #755159 is rgb(117, 81, 89), in HSL hsl(347, 18%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 24%, 54%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #755159?
#755159 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and faded rose because these tones balance its dusky plum undertones while preserving its muted, low-saturation character in both digital layouts and print-inspired palettes. Use cream for softness, charcoal for structure, or faded rose for a restrained romantic accent.
Does #755159 look warm or cool?
#755159 reads as a softly warm, muted shade because its dark pink base carries restrained plum undertones rather than a strong blue or violet cast, giving it dusky warmth instead of bright pink energy. It works best as a supporting color when a design needs romance without high saturation.
Can I use white text on #755159?
White text on #755159 has about a 6.8:1 contrast ratio, which generally passes WCAG AA for normal text and is suitable for readable body copy on this dark background in most interfaces. It falls just short of WCAG AAA’s 7:1 threshold for normal text.
Is #755159 readable on white or black?
#755159 has a 6.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.07:1 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.