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#757550 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #757550 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#757550 Color Information

#757550 RGB value is (117, 117, 80). The hex color red value is 117, green is 117, and blue is 80. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 19 percent, and lightness of39 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 32 percent, 54percent.

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#757550 Color Meaning

Color #757550 merges the neutrality of stone with the quiet life of lichen. #757550 balanced green-gray avoids emotional extremes, offering a grounded middle ground between cool detachment and warm familiarity. Color #757550 functions as a sophisticated neutral in editorial design, architectural finishes, and minimalist fashion. Color #757550 says little but implies much through subtle texture. In visual ergonomics, color #757550 reduces screen fatigue better than pure gray because its green undertone engages the eye’s natural resting focus. Unlike sterile greys that feel digital, color #757550 carries organic memory—like weathered slate or untreated linen. Designers choose color #757550 when they need neutrality with warmth. Historically absent from flashy palettes, color #757550 now thrives in biophilic interiors and quiet luxury branding. #757550 pairs powerfully with deep teals or terracotta to create depth without contrast overload. Color #757550 doesn’t command space—#757550 inhabits #757550 with quiet confidence.

Color Conversion

Convert #757550 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#757550
RGB
rgb(117, 117, 80)
HSL
hsl(60°, 19%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 32%, 54%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 32%, 46%)
XYZ
15.1454 17.0837 10.0886
Yxy
17.0837 0.3579 0.4037
Hunter Lab
41.3324 -0.4197 1.0371
CIE-Lab
48.3653 -6.3651 20.4735

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red117 / 255 (46%)
46%
Green117 / 255 (46%)
46%
Blue80 / 255 (31%)
31%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Key (Black)54 / 100 (54%)
54%

Color Variations

#757550 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#757550 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #757550 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #757550 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

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protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #757550;

Text Color

color: #757550;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #757550;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #75755040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #757550;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #757550 0%, #474731 100%);

#757550 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #757550 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.