#75487C Hex Color
Dusty purple with a dark side
No loud violet here. This dark, dusty purple carries gray undertones and low saturation, so it reads gloomy and understated. The hex code #75487c works best as a supporting tone or moody background, pairing well with muted golds and warm creams. White text reaches about 7.1:1 contrast on it, so it passes WCAG AA behind small body copy.
Questions about #75487c
What is #75487c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #75487c is rgb(117, 72, 124), in HSL hsl(292, 27%, 38%) and in CMYK 6%, 42%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #75487c?
Muted mustard, warm cream, and deep teal all flatter #75487c. Its gray undertone makes warm accents look richer than they would against a pure violet.
Is #75487c readable on white or black?
#75487c has a 7.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.97:1 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.