#776C88 Hex Color

Dusty muted purple with ashy undertones

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This dusty, ashy purple feels muted and understated rather than saturated. The hex code #776c88 offers a matte quality that works well as a grounding background element in UI design. It provides enough contrast to support white text comfortably, avoiding the harshness of darker tones. Try pairing this shade with soft creams or warm grays to soften its cool undertone.

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What is #776c88 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #776c88 is rgb(119, 108, 136), in HSL hsl(264, 11%, 48%) and in CMYK 12%, 21%, 0%, 47%.

What colors pair well with #776c88?

This ashy purple works best when balanced against neutral warm tones to offset its cool, dusty nature. Try pairing #776c88 with soft cream or warm beige to create a sophisticated, low-contrast interface that feels both modern and approachable.

Is #776c88 readable on white or black?

#776c88 has a 4.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.28:1 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.

#776C88 Hex Color

Dusty muted purple with ashy undertones

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