#72477C Hex Color
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Dim, dusty, and a little inky, #72477c is a muted purple built for moody work. It holds up as a background in dark interfaces or a supporting tone in wine and luxury branding. White text clears contrast requirements against it with room to spare. Next to plain white it reads flat, so balance this hex code with warmer neighbors like sage or rose.
Questions about #72477c
What is #72477c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #72477c is rgb(114, 71, 124), in HSL hsl(289, 27%, 38%) and in CMYK 8%, 43%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #72477c?
Sage green, dusty rose, and warm gray all flatter #72477c without competing with it. For higher contrast, cream or soft gold text works well, while white stays the safest choice for small body copy.
Does #72477c read warm or cool?
It leans cool. The purple hue and low saturation give it a calm, grayed-out temperature, which suits dark mode layouts and subdued brand palettes better than bright, playful designs.
Is #72477c readable on white or black?
#72477c has a 7.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.90:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.