#7766E9 Hex Color
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High-energy and intensely saturated, #7766e9 acts as a bold violet tone with significant visual weight. It works best as an accent color for calls to action or UI highlights where you need immediate attention. Because it provides strong contrast with black text, it maintains readability even in smaller sizes. Use this hex code sparingly, as its vivid character can quickly overwhelm softer, neutral design elements.
Questions about #7766e9
What is #7766e9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7766e9 is rgb(119, 102, 233), in HSL hsl(248, 75%, 66%) and in CMYK 49%, 56%, 0%, 9%.
How can I effectively use #7766e9 in UI design?
Reserve #7766e9 as an intentional accent color for high-priority elements like primary buttons or notification badges. Because this shade carries significant visual weight, pairing it with neutral backgrounds like charcoal or crisp white ensures the color pops without overwhelming your layout.
Is #7766e9 considered a warm or cool tone?
This hue leans cool, sitting firmly in the violet spectrum with strong blue undertones. Its high saturation provides a crisp, modern appearance that feels more energetic and electrical than softer, muted purples or traditional lilac tones.
Is #7766e9 readable on white or black?
#7766e9 has a 4.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.86:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.