#796FC5 Hex Color
A Muted Violet, Measured and Composed
#796fc5 is a muted violet with a cool, grayed undertone. Its low saturation keeps it calm and structured, which suits dark interfaces and gaming or creative branding. Black text on #796fc5 hits about 4.9:1 contrast, so it passes WCAG AA for body text. Use it as a supporting tone or accent; it can lose character next to plain white, so try it with charcoal or a warm mustard instead.
Questions about #796fc5
What is #796fc5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #796fc5 is rgb(121, 111, 197), in HSL hsl(247, 43%, 60%) and in CMYK 39%, 44%, 0%, 23%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #796fc5?
#796fc5 pairs well with warm mustard, terracotta, and charcoal, which bring out its cooler side. White works for type but can flatten the color, so darker neutrals usually look richer.
Is #796fc5 readable on white or black?
#796fc5 has a 4.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.89:1 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.