#757A7D Hex Color
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#757a7d is a muted, medium grey with a dusty, ashy finish and faint cool undertones. Its restrained character suits professional interfaces, product design, architecture, and minimal layouts. Use it as a supporting neutral beside warm white or muted clay. The hex code #757a7d supports black body text at about a 4.8:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #757a7d
What is #757a7d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #757a7d is rgb(117, 122, 125), in HSL hsl(202, 3%, 47%) and in CMYK 6%, 2%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #757a7d?
#757a7d pairs well with warm white, muted clay, and terracotta, which add warmth without overpowering its dusty gray base; navy creates a deeper, more formal contrast for interfaces and product palettes.
Is #757a7d warm or cool?
#757a7d reads as a cool neutral because its faint blue undertone keeps the medium gray from feeling beige or brown; use it when you want a restrained, professional mood rather than a welcoming, earthy warmth.
Is #757a7d readable on white or black?
#757a7d has a 4.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.83:1 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.