#756C8D Hex Color
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A weathered slate with a purple cast, #756c8d is a dusty, ashy violet with very little saturation. Its muted, cool character suits a supporting role in a 60/30/10 layout, where it grounds brighter accents without pulling focus. White text clears AA on it at roughly 4.9:1, so it also works as a UI background. Warm golds and deep plums flatter it best; next to plain white it can look washed out.
Questions about #756c8d
What is #756c8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #756c8d is rgb(117, 108, 141), in HSL hsl(256, 13%, 49%) and in CMYK 17%, 23%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #756c8d?
Its best partners are warm, earthy tones like muted gold or ochre, which lift the purple without making it muddy. Cream and soft sage also work when you want a lighter, calmer palette.
Is #756c8d readable on white or black?
#756c8d has a 4.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.28:1 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.