#77617E Hex Color
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Bleak and desaturated, #77617e is a dusty violet with significant gray undertones. This matte, inky tone works best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant base, where it can easily appear muddy. It pairs well with crisp white for modern UI backgrounds, offering enough contrast for readable body text. Use this hex code when your design requires a moody, restrained sense of order.
Questions about #77617e
What is #77617e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #77617e is rgb(119, 97, 126), in HSL hsl(286, 13%, 44%) and in CMYK 6%, 23%, 0%, 51%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
Is #77617e considered a warm or cool color?
#77617e reads primarily as a cool, desaturated tone because its gray undertones significantly dampen the warmth of the violet base. This makes it a balanced neutral that functions better as a quiet supporting element in a palette rather than as a bold focal point.
Is #77617e readable on white or black?
#77617e has a 5.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.79:1 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.