#77406A Hex Color
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A muted, dusky magenta, #77406a brings a moody, serious tone to design projects. It lacks the intensity of standard magenta, making it effective for subtle branding or dark interface backgrounds. Because this hex code provides a 7.7:1 contrast ratio against white text, it remains legible even as small body copy. Pair it with soft creams rather than stark whites to prevent it from looking muddy.
Questions about #77406a
What is #77406a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #77406a is rgb(119, 64, 106), in HSL hsl(314, 30%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 11%, 53%.
Does #77406a pair well with neutral tones?
#77406a works beautifully when paired with soft, warm creams rather than stark, icy whites to prevent the color from appearing muddy. It also complements deep charcoal or soft greige backgrounds when you need to establish a serious, professional, and accessible visual hierarchy.
Is #77406a readable on white or black?
#77406a has a 7.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.72:1 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.