#755180 Hex Color
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#755180 is a muted, cool purple with dusty violet undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its low saturation gives it a matte, serious mood suited to moody backgrounds, luxury branding, and supporting accents. Use the hex code #755180 with warm cream or burgundy for contrast. White text reaches about 6.5:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #755180
What is #755180 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #755180 is rgb(117, 81, 128), in HSL hsl(286, 22%, 41%) and in CMYK 9%, 37%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #755180?
#755180 pairs well with warm cream, muted gold, or burgundy because those warmer notes offset its cool, dusty violet base. Cream supports readable layouts, while burgundy or muted gold adds richness without making the palette feel overly bright.
Is #755180 readable on white or black?
#755180 has a 6.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.24:1 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.