#755557 Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #755557 is a dusty red with gray-brown undertones and very low saturation. Its matte appearance brings seriousness, mystery, and restrained energy to branding, editorial layouts, and moody interfaces. Use this hex code as a supporting tone with warm cream or muted sage, while white text provides strong contrast for readable UI content.
Questions about #755557
What is #755557 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #755557 is rgb(117, 85, 87), in HSL hsl(356, 16%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 26%, 54%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #755557?
Is #755557 readable on white or black?
#755557 has a 6.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.19:1 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.