#78728C Hex Color
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Capercaillie Mauve is an ashy, desaturated purple that leans into a matte, dusty aesthetic. This shade excels as a background for minimal interfaces, where its somber tone grounds brighter accent colors. While it provides enough contrast for black text, avoid using it with stark whites, which can make the hue look washed out. The hex code for this muted violet is #78728c.
Questions about Capercaillie Mauve
What is the hex code for Capercaillie Mauve?
Capercaillie Mauve is #78728c. In RGB that is rgb(120, 114, 140), in HSL hsl(254, 10%, 50%) and in CMYK 14%, 19%, 0%, 45%.
What color palettes work best with Capercaillie Mauve?
Use Capercaillie Mauve as a base to support muted warm tones like terracotta or as a stark contrast against light cream. It also functions effectively as a neutral ground for sharp charcoal typography, maintaining balance without overpowering the design.
Is Capercaillie Mauve readable on white or black?
Capercaillie Mauve has a 4.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.58:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.