#756D6E Hex Color
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Red with most of its fire drained out. The hex code #756d6e is a dusty, grey-leaning shade that reads closer to mauve than scarlet, and its low saturation gives it a weathered, calm feel. Use it as a supporting tone or background field, since large swatches can turn muddy. It flatters cream and deep teal.
Questions about #756d6e
What is #756d6e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #756d6e is rgb(117, 109, 110), in HSL hsl(352, 4%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 6%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #756d6e?
Cream and off-whites lift its grey undertone, while deep teal makes a rich complementary partner. Skip bright reds and oranges, which overpower its muted character.
Is #756d6e readable on white or black?
#756d6e has a 5.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.16:1 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.