#756885 Hex Color
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Muted purple with a gray undertone, #756885 reads soft and moody without much punch. Its low saturation makes it a strong supporting tone or dark mode background, and white text passes AA contrast on it. It flatters warm golds and deep burgundy.
Questions about #756885
What is #756885 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #756885 is rgb(117, 104, 133), in HSL hsl(267, 12%, 46%) and in CMYK 12%, 22%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #756885?
Muted golds, deep burgundy, and warm creams bring out the purple in #756885 without fighting its gray cast. Cool blues can make it look flat, so test warm neighbors first.
Is #756885 a good background color?
Yes. Its low saturation and mid-dark lightness keep it calm behind content, and white text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for body text.
Is #756885 readable on white or black?
#756885 has a 5.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.07:1 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.