#783CA3 Hex Color
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Dark yet saturated, this purple carries a bold, moody energy. The hex code #783ca3 sits deep enough for dark mode backgrounds while staying vivid enough for accents and calls to action. White text reads clearly on it at about 7.1:1 contrast, well past the AA threshold for body copy. Pair it with warm gold to lift its gloomier side.
Questions about #783ca3
What is #783ca3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #783ca3 is rgb(120, 60, 163), in HSL hsl(275, 46%, 44%) and in CMYK 26%, 63%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #783ca3?
Warm golds and mustards bring out its brighter side, while sage and muted peaches soften it. Avoid pairing it with muddy browns, which drag the purple toward gloom.
Is #783ca3 readable on white or black?
#783ca3 has a 7.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.97:1 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.