#755A4F Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #755a4f is a dusty brown with low saturation and a soft, ashy warmth. Its matte appearance suggests seriousness, comfort, and quiet strength. The hex code #755a4f works well as a supporting tone in coffee, craft, vintage, or organic branding, though large areas can feel heavy. White text has about a 6.3:1 contrast ratio here.
Questions about #755a4f
What is #755a4f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #755a4f is rgb(117, 90, 79), in HSL hsl(17, 19%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 32%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #755a4f?
Where does #755a4f work best in a design?
#755a4f works best as a supporting tone or compact background, since its low saturation and dark value can make large surfaces feel dense, especially when paired with weak contrast or similarly muted colors. Use it for headers, cards, packaging, or selective accent blocks.
Is #755a4f readable on white or black?
#755a4f has a 6.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.33:1 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.