#7887D1 Hex Color
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Muted and mid-weight, this indigo carries a soft gray undertone that keeps it calm instead of dramatic. The hex code #7887d1 reads cool at any size and works best as a UI background or supporting tone, pairing nicely with warm ochre accents. Black text passes AA on it at about 6.2:1, so it can hold body copy.
Questions about #7887d1
What is #7887d1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7887d1 is rgb(120, 135, 209), in HSL hsl(230, 49%, 65%) and in CMYK 43%, 35%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #7887d1?
Warm ochre and terracotta bring out its cool side, while cream keeps the palette soft. Avoid bright blues nearby, which make this indigo look washed out and gray.
Is black or white text better on #7887d1?
Black text is the safer choice, with about 6.2:1 contrast, which clears the WCAG AA threshold for body text. White text falls short at roughly 3.4:1 and only works for large display type.
Is #7887d1 readable on white or black?
#7887d1 has a 3.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.18:1 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.