#755B50 Hex Color
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#755b50 is a dark, muted brown with gray and subtle reddish undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a dusty, matte mood suited to vintage branding, coffee packaging, and artisan products. Use it as a supporting tone against cream or pale sage, since large areas can feel heavy. White text has about 6.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code for this brown is #755b50.
Questions about #755b50
What is #755b50 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #755b50 is rgb(117, 91, 80), in HSL hsl(18, 19%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 32%, 54%.
Does #755b50 look warm or cool?
#755b50 reads as a warm, muted brown because its subtle reddish undertone softens the gray base. It feels grounded rather than bright, making it useful for natural, vintage, coffee-inspired, and artisan visual styles.
What colors pair well with #755b50?
#755b50 pairs well with cream, pale sage, and muted terracotta, which bring gentle contrast while preserving its earthy, matte character. Use cream for a softer layout, sage for a natural feel, or terracotta for warmer emphasis.
Is #755b50 readable on white or black?
#755b50 has a 6.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.36:1 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.