#757955 Hex Color
A dusty olive with grounding utility
#757955 is a dusty, unsaturated olive that feels grounded and utilitarian. It functions best as a supporting tone in brand palettes rather than a dominant background, as its muted character can read as muddy in large fields. Pair it with off-white or deep charcoal for balance. Since it maintains a 4.6:1 contrast ratio, standard black text remains readable and clear against this hex code.
Questions about #757955
What is #757955 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #757955 is rgb(117, 121, 85), in HSL hsl(67, 17%, 40%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 30%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #757955?
Pair #757955 with off-white or deep charcoal to balance its muted, dusty nature. Because it leans unsaturated, it benefits from high-contrast neutrals to keep your design from feeling muddy, while lighter creams prevent it from appearing too flat.
Is #757955 readable on white or black?
#757955 has a 4.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.62:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.