#786E99 Hex Color
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#786e99 is a dusty, unsaturated violet with an ashy finish. Because it leans cool and muted, it functions best as a supporting tone or background. Use this hex code #786e99 sparingly to avoid a muddy appearance in large layouts. White text maintains a 4.7:1 contrast ratio against this shade, meeting accessibility standards for small, legible body text.
Questions about #786e99
What is #786e99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #786e99 is rgb(120, 110, 153), in HSL hsl(254, 17%, 52%) and in CMYK 22%, 28%, 0%, 40%.
Does #786e99 work well as a primary background color?
It is best used as a secondary or supporting background color rather than a primary canvas. Because of its muted, ashy quality, using #786e99 for large-scale layouts can quickly feel muddy, so pair it with crisp whites or slate neutrals for balance.
Is #786e99 readable on white or black?
#786e99 has a 4.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.48:1 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.