#757C71

#757C71

Color Values

HEX

#757C71

RGB

117, 124, 113

HSL

98.2, 4.6%, 46.5%

HSV

98.2, 8.9%, 48.6%

CMYK

5.6%, 0.0%, 8.9%, 51.4%

OKLCH

0.577 0.0185 133.9

Properties

Color Psychology

Medium gray represents balance, neutrality, and diplomatic composure. It is the color of concrete, steel, and overcast skies, suggesting urban modernity and industrial strength. Gray communicates professionalism and impartiality in equal measure.

Design Usage

Medium gray is essential for body text, icons, and secondary labels in user interfaces. It provides the typographic backbone of design systems, separating primary from secondary information. Ensure proper contrast ratios since many popular mid-gray values fall below WCAG AA for text on white backgrounds.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #757C71;
color: #757C71;
border-color: #757C71;
Nearest Tailwind: Stone 500 #78716C

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.31:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.88:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #757C71?

RGB(117, 124, 113) · HSL(98.2, 4.6%, 46.5%) · CMYK(5.6%, 0.0%, 8.9%, 51.4%)

Does #757C71 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.31:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #757C71?

Use 000000 text on a #757C71 background; contrast on black is 4.88:1.