#767799 Hex Color
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No vivid purple here. #767799 is a dusty indigo, grayed down until it reads like weathered denim or an overcast dusk sky. Its low saturation makes it a steady supporting tone rather than a statement, and it looks richest next to warm accents like terracotta or ochre. The hex code #767799 also holds black text at roughly 4.9:1 contrast, clearing AA for body copy.
Questions about #767799
What is #767799 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #767799 is rgb(118, 119, 153), in HSL hsl(238, 15%, 53%) and in CMYK 23%, 22%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #767799?
Warm, saturated accents work best. Terracotta, ochre, and burnt orange all give this muted indigo a lift without clashing. Cream or bone tones also work when you want a softer, low-contrast palette.
Is #767799 readable on white or black?
#767799 has a 4.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.86:1 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.