#757562 Hex Color
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#757562 is a dusty yellow that sits close to grey. Its low saturation and mid-level lightness give it a matte, stone-like feel instead of a bright one. Use it as a supporting tone behind cream or charcoal, or pair it with plum for contrast. White text passes AA on it at roughly 4.7:1.
Questions about #757562
What is #757562 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #757562 is rgb(117, 117, 98), in HSL hsl(60, 9%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 16%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #757562?
Deep plum and navy make #757562 look richer, while cream keeps it soft and warm. For contrast work, charcoal text or charcoal backgrounds give it a clean, industrial edge.
Is #757562 readable on white or black?
#757562 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.