#757785 Hex Color
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#757785 is a muted indigo so grayed out it reads almost neutral. Its dusty, matte surface suits supporting work: section backgrounds, footer bands, or the calm 30% tone under brighter accents. It flatters warm partners like terracotta and ochre. Black text passes AA on it at roughly 4.7:1 contrast, though white text falls just short. Next to pure white it can look washed out, so soften the gap with cream.
Questions about #757785
What is #757785 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #757785 is rgb(117, 119, 133), in HSL hsl(232, 6%, 49%) and in CMYK 12%, 11%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #757785?
Warm, dusty tones work best: terracotta, ochre, and blush keep #757785 from reading flat. Cream or bone whites are safer partners than pure white, which makes it look washed out.
Is #757785 readable on white or black?
#757785 has a 4.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.73:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.