#776A8D Hex Color
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Halfway between faded lavender and storm-cloud slate, #776a8d is a dusty purple with strong gray undertones. The hex code reads cool and muted, so it works best as a background or supporting tone rather than a small accent. It pairs well with aged gold or deep plum. White text clears AA at roughly 5.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #776a8d
What is #776a8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #776a8d is rgb(119, 106, 141), in HSL hsl(262, 14%, 48%) and in CMYK 16%, 25%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #776a8d?
Is #776a8d readable on white or black?
#776a8d has a 4.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.23:1 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.