#756952 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This muted, earthy olive carries a dusty, ashy character that feels grounded and understated. Because it is highly unsaturated, #756952 functions best as a supporting background rather than a primary focus. Pair it with crisp white text for excellent legibility, as it provides a stable, resilient base for rugged outdoor branding or organic packaging designs where traditional greens feel too vivid.
Questions about #756952
What is #756952 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #756952 is rgb(117, 105, 82), in HSL hsl(39, 18%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 30%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #756952?
Is #756952 suitable for web typography?
Avoid using #756952 for small body text because its low saturation and mid-tone value can cause readability issues against many background colors. It functions most effectively as a structural design element, such as borders, large headers, or background shapes.
Is #756952 readable on white or black?
#756952 has a 5.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.89:1 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.