#773B58 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty plum sits in a dim, unsaturated space that feels both serious and intimate. Because it is quite dark, the hex code #773b58 works best as a supporting tone or an accent rather than a full page background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted sage greens or creamy off-whites, which pop against its heavy, warm character while maintaining high readability.
Questions about #773b58
What is #773b58 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #773b58 is rgb(119, 59, 88), in HSL hsl(331, 34%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 26%, 53%.
What colors pair best with #773b58 for balanced design?
#773b58 works exceptionally well when paired with creamy off-whites or muted sage greens. These lighter, softer tones create a clean, high-contrast visual separation that keeps the overall palette feeling readable and sophisticated rather than muddy or overly dark.
Is #773b58 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #773b58 for body text against a white background will likely fail standard accessibility contrast ratios due to its darkness and saturation. It is better reserved for UI accents, borders, or large, bold headers where legibility is less critical than branding impact.
Is #773b58 readable on white or black?
#773b58 has a 8.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.55:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.