#767480 Hex Color
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This ashy, dusty purple sits firmly between violet and grey. Because it is highly desaturated, #767480 works best as a supporting tone or a muted background rather than a main pop of color. It pairs surprisingly well with sharp, saturated teals or warm creams. While it remains readable against white text, use it carefully in large blocks to avoid a muddy appearance. The hex code for this shade is #767480.
Questions about #767480
What is #767480 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #767480 is rgb(118, 116, 128), in HSL hsl(250, 5%, 48%) and in CMYK 8%, 9%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair best with #767480?
Is #767480 suitable for body text or large blocks?
Use #767480 with caution for large blocks because its desaturated nature can appear muddy or indistinct when filling significant screen space. It remains legible against pure white backgrounds, but you should verify accessibility contrast ratios if you intend to use it for smaller, primary body text.
Is #767480 readable on white or black?
#767480 has a 4.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.58:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.