#784A8C Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Reach for this dusty purple when a design needs a moody base that won’t overwhelm. #784a8c is a dim, grayed violet with cool undertones and low saturation, so it reads subdued rather than showy. It works best as a supporting tone or dark UI background, though it can turn muddy when used large. White text passes contrast checks on top of it.
Questions about #784a8c
What is #784a8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #784a8c is rgb(120, 74, 140), in HSL hsl(282, 31%, 42%) and in CMYK 14%, 47%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #784a8c?
#784a8c flatters muted golds and sage greens, which warm up its cool, dusty character. For a darker palette, pair it with charcoal and soft gray lilac tones.
Is #784a8c readable on white or black?
#784a8c has a 6.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.15:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.