#765768 color
The hex color #765768 is a grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 46.3% red, 34.1% green and 40.8% blue (118, 87, 104).
Its hue angle is 327°, with 15% saturation and 40% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 26% magenta, 12% yellow and 54% black.
The closest named color is Royal Fig (#7B5867), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.3:1).
#765768 color codes
| HEX | #765768 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(118, 87, 104) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(46.3%, 34.1%, 40.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(327, 15%, 40%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(327, 26%, 46%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 26%, 12%, 54%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(40.68, 15.76, -4.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(40.68, 16.46, 343.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(13.378, 11.668, 14.641) | |
| Decimal | 7755624 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #765768, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #765768 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.3:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #765768 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.3:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #765768 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#595d69Protanopia
no red cones#606267Deuteranopia
no green cones#7a575dTritanopia
no blue cones#606060Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #765768; }
.text { color: #765768; }
.border { border: 2px solid #765768; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(118 87 104 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #765768, #765758); }
Similar colors
#7b5867Royal Fig#6f5166Hibernation#816575Opera#74626dChimaera#8a5773Indian Silk#7a4b56Nocturne Red#885577Plum Highness#78587dDr Who
Closest common color name: Eggplant.
Questions
- What color is #765768?
- #765768 is a grayish rose, closest to the named color Royal Fig. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #765768?
- The RGB value is 118, 87, 104: 118 red, 87 green and 104 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #765768?
- The complementary color is #577665, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #765768?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.33:1 and white text 6.3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.