#756D61 Color Information

Hex color code: #756D61

#756D61 is a balanced orange color. In RGB it is (117, 109, 97), and in HSL it is (36°, 9%, 42%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NameGray
HEX
#756D61
RGB
117, 109, 97
HSL
36°, 9%, 42%
CMYK
0%, 7%, 17%, 54%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #756D61;
background-color: #756D61;
border-color: #756D61;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #756D61;
border: 2px solid #756D61;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#756D61]
text-[#756D61]
border-[#756D61]
shadow-[0_0_10px_756D61]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #756D61, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #756D61; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #756D61; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #756D61; background-color: #756D6115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #756D6120; border-left: 4px solid #756D61; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #756D61; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #756D61 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

117, 109, 97

Red: 117 / Green: 109 / Blue: 97

HSL

36°, 9%, 42%

Hue: 36° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 42%

CMYK

0%, 7%, 17%, 54%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 7% / Yellow: 17% / Key: 54%

What color is #756D61?

#756D61 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #756D61 to RGB:

rgb(117, 109, 97)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #756D61 to HSL:

hsl(36, 9%, 42%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #756D61 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 7%, 17%, 54%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted orange tone, #756D61 has RGB (117, 109, 97) and HSL (36°, 9%, 42%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #756D61 is #616975, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #756361.

Use #756D61 in CSS: color: #756D61 or background-color: #756D61. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #756D61

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 4.12:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #756D61?

#756D61 is a muted orange color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #756D61?

#756D61 in RGB is (117, 109, 97) - 117 red, 109 green, and 97 blue.

How to use #756D61 in CSS?

Use #756D61 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #756D61?

#616975 (complementary), #756361 (analogous), and #4B463F (lighter shade) work well with #756D61.