#7783C0 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty indigo, #7783c0 provides a cool and restrained presence. It reads as a matte, unsaturated shade that works well for UI backgrounds, offering enough contrast for black text to remain legible. Because it feels somewhat bleak and withdrawn, use it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant color. Pair it with crisp charcoal grays to anchor the hex code in modern, structured designs.
Questions about #7783c0
What is #7783c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7783c0 is rgb(119, 131, 192), in HSL hsl(230, 37%, 61%) and in CMYK 38%, 32%, 0%, 25%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
How should I use #7783c0 in a UI design?
#7783c0 functions best as a secondary or supporting color rather than a dominant brand element. Its muted, dusty quality works beautifully for large background areas or interface cards, especially when paired with charcoal text to ensure the design feels structured and professional.
Is #7783c0 readable on white or black?
#7783c0 has a 3.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.79:1 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.