#756F96 Hex Color
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Dusty, ashy purple with a cool gray undertone. #756f96 is mid-dark and very unsaturated, which keeps it calm but can make large areas read flat. It works best as a supporting tone, flattered by warm cream or soft peach. White text passes AA body-text contrast on it at about 4.7:1.
Questions about #756f96
What is #756f96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #756f96 is rgb(117, 111, 150), in HSL hsl(249, 16%, 51%) and in CMYK 22%, 26%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #756f96?
Warm cream and soft peach keep #756f96 from looking flat, while deep plum adds depth without clashing. Avoid bright purples nearby, since they make this muted shade look dull.
Is #756f96 readable on white or black?
#756f96 has a 4.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.47:1 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.