#787DC4 Hex Color
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Reach for #787dc4 when a design needs a calm indigo that won’t shout. This muted shade has dusty gray undertones and low saturation, so it works as a supporting tone behind black text, which clears AA contrast at about 5.5:1. The hex code #787dc4 suits meditation apps, night sky themes, and denim palettes.
Questions about #787dc4
What is #787dc4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #787dc4 is rgb(120, 125, 196), in HSL hsl(236, 39%, 62%) and in CMYK 39%, 36%, 0%, 23%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #787dc4?
Black text is the safest choice on #787dc4, with a contrast ratio of about 5.5:1. That clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1, so small body text stays readable. White text only reaches 3.8:1, which fails for body copy.
What colors pair well with #787dc4?
Warm accents like terracotta or muted gold give #787dc4 energy, since the indigo runs cool and gray. For quieter palettes, pair it with charcoal and cream. Avoid saturated blues, which make it look washed out.
Is #787dc4 readable on white or black?
#787dc4 has a 3.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.52:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.