#770F5D Hex Color
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#770f5d is a dense, moody magenta with strong purple undertones. Because it sits on the darker end of the spectrum, it creates a grounded, mysterious atmosphere in UI design. It provides excellent contrast for white text at a 10.4:1 ratio, making it legible for body copy. This hex code works best as a moody, dominant background or a bold, seductive accent color.
Questions about #770f5d
What is #770f5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #770f5d is rgb(119, 15, 93), in HSL hsl(315, 78%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 87%, 22%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #770f5d for a balanced palette?
Is #770f5d suitable for body text in web design?
While #770f5d functions beautifully as an accent or header color, it is best kept away from long-form body text. Use it instead to draw attention to call-to-action buttons or highlights where its high saturation can effectively guide the user's focus.
Is #770f5d readable on white or black?
#770f5d has a 10.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.01:1 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.