#765D59 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted red has a dark, ashy quality that leans toward grey. Because of its low saturation, #765d59 serves best as a supporting tone rather than a large background. It creates a professional, understated look when paired with lighter creams or soft sage greens. White text reads clearly against this hex code, ensuring good readability for small UI elements or fine details.
Questions about #765d59
What is #765d59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #765d59 is rgb(118, 93, 89), in HSL hsl(8, 14%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 25%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #765d59?
This muted red works best with soft, neutral companions that do not overwhelm its subtle character. It creates a refined, professional look when paired with creams or soft sage greens, which provide enough contrast to let the dusty warmth stand out.
Is #765d59 suitable for large backgrounds?
Because #765d59 has low saturation and a dark, ashy quality, it is generally better as a supporting tone or accent rather than a primary background color. Using it for fine UI details ensures it remains readable and understated without dominating your layout.
Is #765d59 readable on white or black?
#765d59 has a 6.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.48:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.