#784CA0 Hex Color
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Not a loud violet, #784ca0 is a muted purple with gray undertones that keeps designs feeling grounded. Its mid-dark lightness reads cool and thoughtful, and it holds up as a dominant base in dark interfaces or brand palettes. White text hits about 6.3:1 contrast here, so it passes AA behind body copy. The hex code #784ca0 fits work with a mysterious or creative streak.
Questions about #784ca0
What is #784ca0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #784ca0 is rgb(120, 76, 160), in HSL hsl(271, 36%, 46%) and in CMYK 25%, 52%, 0%, 37%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #784ca0?
Warm, dusty tones balance its cool edge: try dusty gold for accents or warm gray for supporting neutrals. Muted sage also softens it without dulling the purple.
Is #784ca0 readable on white or black?
#784ca0 has a 6.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.34:1 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.