#757C5F Hex Color
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#757c5f is a muted yellow-green with gray undertones, a dusty, matte shade that feels grounded rather than bright. Its low saturation suits outdoor, military, construction, and organic branding, especially as a supporting tone beside warm cream or dark brown. Use it for backgrounds and panels with black text, which reaches about 4.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #757c5f.
Questions about #757c5f
What is #757c5f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #757c5f is rgb(117, 124, 95), in HSL hsl(74, 13%, 43%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 23%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #757c5f?
Warm cream and dark brown pair well with #757c5f, creating clear light-dark contrast while preserving its earthy character; terracotta adds a warmer accent without overwhelming the muted yellow-green base in a palette.
Does #757c5f look warm or cool?
#757c5f reads as a muted, slightly warm yellow-green because its olive-leaning hue is softened by gray; it feels grounded rather than fresh or vivid, especially beside bright white or saturated greens.
Is #757c5f readable on white or black?
#757c5f has a 4.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.80:1 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.