#757B96 Hex Color
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Think worn denim with a gray cast. #757b96 is a heavily muted indigo that reads calm and slightly bleak, more at home as a supporting tone than a dominant base. Its hex code pairs well with warm ochre or dusty rose, which keep it from going flat. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at roughly 5:1 contrast.
Questions about #757b96
What is #757b96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #757b96 is rgb(117, 123, 150), in HSL hsl(229, 14%, 52%) and in CMYK 22%, 18%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #757b96?
Warm ochre and dusty rose lift #757b96 without clashing, while deep burgundy gives it a richer, moodier edge. Avoid plain white next to it, since the low saturation can read washed out.
Is #757b96 readable on white or black?
#757b96 has a 4.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.02:1 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.