#757793 Hex Color
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This dusty, matte indigo features a heavily desaturated profile that reads as professional and composed. Because it sits comfortably in the mid-tones, hex code #757793 serves best as a supporting background rather than a primary focus. Pair it with soft, warm creams to prevent the gray undertones from looking too flat or institutional. The high contrast allows for black text, ensuring readability across standard interface designs.
Questions about #757793
What is #757793 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #757793 is rgb(117, 119, 147), in HSL hsl(236, 12%, 52%) and in CMYK 20%, 19%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
How should I pair #757793 in a design layout?
#757793 works best when grounded by warm neutrals like cream or off-white to prevent its cool, dusty undertones from feeling too clinical. Because it is a mid-tone, it also maintains high readability when paired with standard black text.
Does #757793 lean warm or cool?
#757793 is a definitively cool-toned indigo, though its high saturation makes it feel more muted and matte than a bright, punchy blue. It functions as a neutral blue-gray, making it a versatile choice for professional or minimalist color schemes.
Is #757793 readable on white or black?
#757793 has a 4.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.81:1 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.