#755E57 Hex Color
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Ashy red with a brown undertone. #755e57 stays muted and dark, so red’s usual heat reads more like quiet weight. It works well as a supporting tone behind cream or sage, and white text clears AA contrast on it at about 6.0:1. Watch it at large sizes, where it can turn muddy.
Questions about #755e57
What is #755e57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #755e57 is rgb(117, 94, 87), in HSL hsl(14, 15%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 26%, 54%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #755e57?
#755e57 pairs well with sage, dusty teal, and warm cream, which lift its ashy quality without clashing. Avoid bright reds nearby, since they expose how muted it is.
Is #755e57 readable on white or black?
#755e57 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.