#775C73 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty magenta leans into an ashy, desaturated tone that feels understated rather than bold. As a supporting background color, #775c73 offers a sophisticated, moody alternative to standard grays. It provides enough contrast to pair well with white text for body content. Avoid using it in large, flat blocks, as its dim nature can look muddy without lighter accents to balance the palette.
Questions about #775c73
What is #775c73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #775c73 is rgb(119, 92, 115), in HSL hsl(309, 13%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 3%, 53%.
What colors pair best with #775c73?
This muted magenta thrives when paired with light neutrals like soft cream or warm white to prevent it from looking muddy. For contrast, accent it with deep charcoal or slate to ground the design and highlight its subtle, ashy complexity.
Is #775c73 suitable for text-heavy layouts?
While #775c73 works effectively as a subtle background, it generally lacks the contrast required for small body text. Always ensure you pair it with high-contrast, lighter typography to maintain readability and meet standard web accessibility guidelines.
Is #775c73 readable on white or black?
#775c73 has a 5.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.56:1 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.