#75757C

A medium, muted neutral closely aligning with Gray.

About #75757C

The hex code #75757C represents a beautifully specific shade of neutral. Its closest recognized web color is Gray. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 117, 117, and 124.

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 6% C, 6% M, 0% Y, and 51% K. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#75757C
RGB117, 117, 124
HSL240.0°, 2.9%, 47.3%
CMYK6%, 6%, 0%, 51%
HSV240.0°, 5.6%, 48.6%
LAB49.4, 1.5, -3.8
XYZ17.3, 18.0, 21.6
Decimal7697788

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

4.57:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.59:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.37:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
3.90:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #75757C; }
.text-color { color: #75757C; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #75757C; }

Similar Colors

Gray
#808080