#755840 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted brown, #755840 carries a sense of serious, grounded stability. Because it is highly unsaturated and dark, it functions best as a supporting tone in vintage or organic-themed designs rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with warm creams or off-whites. The hex code for this moody, matte shade is #755840, which offers enough contrast for legible white body text.
Questions about #755840
What is #755840 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #755840 is rgb(117, 88, 64), in HSL hsl(27, 29%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 45%, 54%.
What colors pair best with #755840?
#755840 works beautifully when contrasted against warm, creamy off-whites or soft neutrals to create balance. For a richer, more grounded aesthetic, it pairs well with deep olive or muted terracotta, which emphasize its organic, earthy characteristics without overpowering the design.
Is #755840 readable on white or black?
#755840 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.