#755D61 Hex Color
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Not the loud pink its red base suggests, #755d61 is a dusty, muted shade that reads almost grey. Low saturation keeps the romance subdued, so it works best as a supporting tone: layered backgrounds, cosmetics packaging, moody fashion palettes. White text passes AA on it at roughly 6:1, and cream or deep teal lift its ashy undertone nicely.
Questions about #755d61
What is #755d61 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #755d61 is rgb(117, 93, 97), in HSL hsl(350, 11%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 17%, 54%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #755d61?
Cream, sage, and deep teal all flatter #755d61, lifting its grey undertones without breaking the muted mood. Keep bright reds away from it, since they can make it look muddy.
Is #755d61 readable on white or black?
#755d61 has a 6.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.49:1 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.