#781E77 Hex Color
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#781e77 is a dark, dim magenta with a heavy, moody presence. Its deep saturation works well as a primary background for bold, high-contrast designs. Because white text maintains excellent readability against this shade, it functions effectively for nightlife branding or dark-mode UI. The hex code for this serious, mysterious color is #781e77. It pairs surprisingly well with muted gold accents.
Questions about #781e77
What is #781e77 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #781e77 is rgb(120, 30, 119), in HSL hsl(301, 60%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 1%, 53%.
Why does #781e77 work well for dark-mode user interfaces?
This deep magenta provides a sophisticated, high-contrast base that keeps white text legible and sharp without the eye strain typical of pure black backgrounds. It adds a subtle, nocturnal character to digital products that feels intentional and modern.
What colors complement the deep tones of #781e77?
Muted golds and soft creams provide an elegant, metallic contrast against the heavy saturation of #781e77. Using a desaturated charcoal for secondary elements can also help ground the intensity of this magenta without distracting from your primary design choices.
Is #781e77 readable on white or black?
#781e77 has a 9.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.25:1 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.