#775A6B color
The hex color #775A6B is a grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 46.7% red, 35.3% green and 42% blue (119, 90, 107).
Its hue angle is 325°, with 14% saturation and 41% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 24% magenta, 10% yellow and 53% black.
The closest named color is Royal Fig (#7B5867), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.07:1).
#775A6B color codes
| HEX | #775A6B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(119, 90, 107) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(46.7%, 35.3%, 42%) | |
| HSL | hsl(325, 14%, 41%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(325, 24%, 47%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 24%, 10%, 53%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(41.68, 14.9, -5.08) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(41.68, 15.75, 341.18) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(13.918, 12.296, 15.547) | |
| Decimal | 7821931 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #775A6B, 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 #775A6B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.07:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #775A6B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.07:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.46:1 | 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 #775A6B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5b606cProtanopia
no red cones#62646aDeuteranopia
no green cones#7b5a60Tritanopia
no blue cones#626262Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #775a6b; }
.text { color: #775a6b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #775a6b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(119 90 107 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #775a6b, #775a5d); }
Similar colors
#7b5867Royal Fig#6f5166Hibernation#816575Opera#74626dChimaera#8a5773Indian Silk#806b77Moonscape#78587dDr Who#625665Fedora
Closest common color name: Eggplant.
Questions
- What color is #775A6B?
- #775A6B 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 #775A6B?
- The RGB value is 119, 90, 107: 119 red, 90 green and 107 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #775A6B?
- The complementary color is #5A7766, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #775A6B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.46:1 and white text 6.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.