#772BBF Hex Color
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#772bbf is a bold, saturated purple with a cool, electric edge. Its darkness gives white text about 7.3:1 contrast, so the hex code holds up behind small type on buttons and calls to action. It pairs better with mustard yellow or deep teal than with the usual pink. As a full background it can feel heavy, so treat it as an accent.
Questions about #772bbf
What is #772bbf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #772bbf is rgb(119, 43, 191), in HSL hsl(271, 63%, 46%) and in CMYK 38%, 77%, 0%, 25%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #772bbf?
White text is the safest choice on #772bbf, reaching about 7.3:1 contrast and passing WCAG AA for small body text. Black text falls well short of that threshold, so skip dark type on this shade.
What colors pair well with #772bbf?
#772bbf looks sharpest next to mustard yellow or deep teal, which balance its cool depth with warmth. Softer pinks and lavenders tend to wash it out rather than complement it.
Is #772bbf readable on white or black?
#772bbf has a 7.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.88:1 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.