#790BA0 Hex Color
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Reach for this deep purple when a design needs mood: game interfaces, luxury packaging, and moody brand palettes all suit it. #790ba0 is a dark, cool violet with grayed edges, so it stays rich without shouting. White text hits about 8.9:1 contrast against it, well past WCAG AA for small copy. Try it as a dominant base paired with warm gold or muted teal accents. Its hex code is #790ba0.
Questions about #790ba0
What is #790ba0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #790ba0 is rgb(121, 11, 160), in HSL hsl(284, 87%, 34%) and in CMYK 24%, 93%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #790ba0?
Warm gold brings out the richness in #790ba0, while muted teal keeps a palette balanced and cool. For softer schemes, try dusty lavender or pale peach as supporting tones.
Is #790ba0 readable on white or black?
#790ba0 has a 8.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.36:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.