#785C89 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted violet brings a somber mood to design projects. It lacks high saturation, which makes it an excellent choice for a supporting base or a backdrop in dark mode interfaces. The hex code #785c89 offers enough contrast for white text to remain legible. Pair this dark purple with soft, desaturated greens to create a balanced, modern palette without appearing washed out.
Questions about #785c89
What is #785c89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #785c89 is rgb(120, 92, 137), in HSL hsl(277, 20%, 45%) and in CMYK 12%, 33%, 0%, 46%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #785c89?
Pair #785c89 with soft, desaturated greens like sage or light, neutral grays to create a balanced, modern palette. The lack of high saturation in this violet makes it an ideal candidate for professional, understated UI components.
Is #785c89 a good choice for text?
This hex color #785c89 works best as a background or base element rather than a primary text color. While white text remains legible against it, the color lacks the high contrast needed for small, body-copy accessibility standards.
Is #785c89 readable on white or black?
#785c89 has a 5.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.69:1 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.