#7656A4 Hex Color
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Reach for #7656a4 when a design needs purple without the punch. This muted violet leans gray and reads cool, so it works better as a supporting tone than a loud accent. White text sits at about 5.8:1 contrast on top, clearing WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with warm gold to balance its grayed cast.
Questions about #7656a4
What is #7656a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7656a4 is rgb(118, 86, 164), in HSL hsl(265, 31%, 49%) and in CMYK 28%, 48%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #7656a4?
Warm golds and mustard yellows balance the grayed violet cast of #7656a4. For a softer palette, try it with sage or warm neutrals rather than bright pinks.
Is #7656a4 readable on white or black?
#7656a4 has a 5.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.63:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.