#78607F Hex Color
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#78607f is a dusty, unsaturated purple that carries a cool, ashy undertone. Because it leans dark and matte, it works best as a grounding neutral or supporting background rather than a main feature. It provides strong readability with white text, meeting WCAG AA standards. Pair this hex code with soft creams or desaturated sage greens to avoid a muddy appearance in your UI layouts.
Questions about #78607f
What is #78607f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #78607f is rgb(120, 96, 127), in HSL hsl(286, 14%, 44%) and in CMYK 6%, 24%, 0%, 50%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What color palettes work best with #78607f?
Use #78607f alongside soft creams or desaturated sage greens to maintain a balanced, professional UI appearance. Avoid placing it near vibrant, saturated tones, which can make the purple appear muddy or unintentionally dark rather than grounded and sophisticated.
Is #78607f suitable for text on a white background?
Yes, #78607f provides high readability when paired with white or very light text, meeting WCAG AA contrast standards. It functions well as a dark, matte background for interfaces that require a calm, non-distracting visual hierarchy for the user.
Is #78607f readable on white or black?
#78607f has a 5.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.77:1 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.