#79169E Hex Color
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#79169e is a dark, cool purple with a muted, shadowy character. Its low lightness makes it a solid base for dark mode layouts and moody branding, where white text holds an 8.7:1 contrast ratio, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with muted gold or deep plum instead of bright pastels, which wash it out. Best on large surfaces, since fine detail can sink into its depth.
Questions about #79169e
What is #79169e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #79169e is rgb(121, 22, 158), in HSL hsl(284, 76%, 35%) and in CMYK 23%, 86%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #79169e?
Can #79169e work as a background color?
Yes. White text on #79169e reaches about 8.7:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body text. It suits dark mode layouts and moody page backgrounds.
Is #79169e readable on white or black?
#79169e has a 8.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.42:1 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.