#755658 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted red sits between brown and burgundy. Because it is highly unsaturated, #755658 functions best as a supporting tone or background for moody, serious designs rather than a primary color. It creates a readable contrast with white text, making it a reliable choice for UI elements. Pair this hex code with soft grays to keep the composition from feeling too heavy.
Questions about #755658
What is #755658 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #755658 is rgb(117, 86, 88), in HSL hsl(356, 15%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 25%, 54%.
What color palettes work best with #755658?
The most effective way to style #755658 is by pairing it with neutral, cool-toned companions. Because this is a warm, desaturated shade, it thrives alongside a soft charcoal or light slate gray to prevent the overall palette from feeling too muddy or heavy.
Is #755658 suitable for text on a white background?
While #755658 provides reasonable readability against a stark white background, it may lack the punch required for smaller, critical interface text. It is much more effective as a sophisticated background fill or as a large, bold heading where color nuances can be fully appreciated.
Is #755658 readable on white or black?
#755658 has a 6.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.22:1 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.