#758D9D Hex Color
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#758d9d is a dusty blue with heavy gray undertones. Its low saturation keeps the color matte and subdued, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. Black text reads clearly on it at about 6.1:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with terracotta or cream to lift the ashy mood. The hex code #758d9d suits finance, healthcare, and nautical palettes.
Questions about #758d9d
What is #758d9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #758d9d is rgb(117, 141, 157), in HSL hsl(204, 17%, 54%) and in CMYK 25%, 10%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #758d9d?
Warm accents like terracotta, rust, and cream pair best with #758d9d because they counter its cool gray cast, while black text stays readable on it at about 6.1:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy. Cool grays and navy tend to blend into it instead.
Is #758d9d a warm or cool color?
It reads cool, since blue carries the hue, but its heavy gray desaturation softens the chill into something ashy and matte rather than crisp, so it sits closer to neutral than most blues. Set it beside warm neutrals when a layout starts to feel flat or institutional.
Is #758d9d readable on white or black?
#758d9d has a 3.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.05:1 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.