#7579E7 Hex Color
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Not a muted navy or sleepy periwinkle, this shade of indigo beams with violet energy. The hex code #7579e7 works hardest as an accent: buttons, highlights, calls to action. Across large backgrounds it can crowd fine text. It flatters warm amber, and black text clears AA contrast at about 5.6:1. Mix it down using this guide to what colors make gray for softer supporting tones.
Questions about #7579e7
What is #7579e7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7579e7 is rgb(117, 121, 231), in HSL hsl(238, 70%, 68%) and in CMYK 49%, 48%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #7579e7?
Warm amber and burnt coral give #7579e7 the strongest contrast, since both sit opposite its cool violet base. For a calmer palette, pair it with charcoal or deep teal instead of white.
Is #7579e7 readable on white or black?
#7579e7 has a 3.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.64:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.