#773A8F Hex Color
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Dark and cool, #773a8f is a fairly saturated purple with a muted violet cast and a gloomy, serious presence. The hex code #773a8f suits moody backgrounds, spiritual or luxury branding, and focused accents in gaming interfaces. Pair it with cream or warm metallics for contrast. White text reaches about 7.5:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #773a8f
What is #773a8f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #773a8f is rgb(119, 58, 143), in HSL hsl(283, 42%, 39%) and in CMYK 17%, 59%, 0%, 44%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #773a8f?
#773a8f pairs well with cream neutrals, muted sage, or a restrained gold accent; these lighter, less saturated partners soften its darkness without competing with its strong violet presence.
Does #773a8f read as warm or cool?
#773a8f reads cool because its moderate saturation and blue-leaning violet hue outweigh its red component, while its relatively low lightness adds a shaded, reserved quality rather than warmth in most palettes.
Is #773a8f readable on white or black?
#773a8f has a 7.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.78:1 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.