#775B79 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #775b79 is a dusky purple with gray, ashy undertones and low saturation. Its matte depth suggests restraint, spirituality, and mystery without feeling theatrical. Use the hex code #775b79 as a supporting tone with cream, tarnished gold, or charcoal in luxury, religious, and creative branding. White text provides about 5.9:1 contrast for accessible body text.
Questions about #775b79
What is #775b79 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #775b79 is rgb(119, 91, 121), in HSL hsl(296, 14%, 42%) and in CMYK 2%, 25%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #775b79?
#775b79 pairs well with cream, tarnished gold, and charcoal because these tones balance its cool, gray undertones with warmth, softness, and depth while preserving its muted purple character in polished, restrained palettes.
Does #775b79 read warm or cool?
#775b79 reads as a cool, muted purple because its gray, ashy undertones reduce warmth and saturation, making it useful for supporting backgrounds, spiritual or reflective themes, and creative branding where a quiet, matte mood is preferred.
Is #775b79 readable on white or black?
#775b79 has a 5.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.55:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.