#758C96 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted blue sits between cyan and grey, creating a matte appearance that feels grounded and calm. Because it is highly desaturated, #758c96 works best as a neutral background rather than a main accent. It provides excellent readability for small black text with a 5.9:1 contrast ratio. Designers often pair this hex code with warmer oranges or creams to balance its cool, industrial character.
Questions about #758c96
What is #758c96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #758c96 is rgb(117, 140, 150), in HSL hsl(198, 14%, 52%) and in CMYK 22%, 7%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair best with #758c96?
This muted blue-grey anchors designs when paired with warm, high-contrast accents like terracotta or soft creams. Its industrial character feels balanced against earthy, organic tones, making it a reliable choice for professional, readable backgrounds that avoid being overly sterile.
Is #758c96 readable on white or black?
#758c96 has a 3.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.94:1 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.