#78055B Hex Color

A deeply saturated and moody magenta

Hex color #78055b graphic
This dark, moody magenta is saturated and dim, avoiding the brightness of typical pinks. Because it lacks light, #78055b works best as a supporting tone or small accent in branding rather than a primary background. It pairs well with soft gold or cream to temper its serious, grounded nature. This hex code offers excellent contrast for white text, making it a reliable choice for legible design elements.

Questions about #78055b

What is #78055b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #78055b is rgb(120, 5, 91), in HSL hsl(315, 92%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 24%, 53%.
What is the best way to use #78055b in branding?
Use #78055b sparingly as an accent color for buttons or iconography where you need intensity without overwhelming the viewer. Because it creates such a deep foundation, it pairs beautifully when softened by cream or gold accents in your layout.
Is #78055b readable on white or black?
#78055b has a 10.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.97:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.