#78336F Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #78336f is a dusky magenta with cool purple undertones and low lightness. Its serious, mysterious mood suits romance, cosmetics, nightlife, and moody branding. Use the hex code as a supporting tone with cream or soft peach, rather than a large background where it may feel heavy. White text achieves about 8.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #78336f
What is #78336f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #78336f is rgb(120, 51, 111), in HSL hsl(308, 40%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 7%, 53%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #78336f?
Does #78336f read as a warm or cool color?
#78336f reads as a cool dusky magenta because its purple undertones outweigh any red warmth, giving it a serious, mysterious feel that suits romantic, cosmetic, evening, and moody visual styles.
Is #78336f readable on white or black?
#78336f has a 8.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.50:1 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.