#755F51 Hex Color
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This dark, dusty brown carries muted orange undertones. It creates a stable, earthy base for rustic branding or vintage packaging. Because the tone is so deep, stick to white typography for readability, which achieves a 6.0:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this shade is #755f51. Pair it with soft sage or cream to keep the design from feeling muddy.
Questions about #755f51
What is #755f51 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #755f51 is rgb(117, 95, 81), in HSL hsl(23, 18%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 31%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #755f51?
This deep, dusty brown creates a sophisticated, balanced palette when paired with sage or soft cream tones. To keep the design feeling light and professional, avoid heavy contrast and stick to subtle, neutral accents that prevent the color from appearing muddy or flat.
Is #755f51 readable on white or black?
#755f51 has a 5.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.51:1 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.