#755F54 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted brown leans toward an ashy grey, creating a dim and grounded appearance. Because it is quite dark and low in saturation, it functions best as a supporting tone rather than a background. Pair it with crisp white text to ensure readability, as it meets the 4.5:1 WCAG requirement for body text. The hex code for this shade is #755f54.
Questions about #755f54
What is #755f54 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #755f54 is rgb(117, 95, 84), in HSL hsl(20, 16%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 28%, 54%.
How should I use #755f54 in my UI design?
Use #755f54 as a secondary background or text accent rather than a primary fill. It creates a professional, grounded look when paired against a cream or stark white background to ensure your text remains legible and accessible for all users.
What colors complement #755f54 for a balanced palette?
Is #755f54 readable on white or black?
#755f54 has a 5.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.52:1 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.