#7A008A Hex Color
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Hex color #7a008a is a deep, saturated purple that sits at the dark end of the violet range. Its cool blue undertones give it a moody, dramatic character, while the strong saturation keeps it from reading muddy. Because it is so dark, white text on this hex code passes WCAG contrast requirements with a ratio of about 9.6:1, which makes it a safe choice for body text backgrounds in dark mode. Use #7a008a as a dominant base in a 60/30/10 palette, pair it with muted golds or soft mauve accents, or lean on it as a rich accent against light neutrals. In design work, this hex color suits luxury branding, gaming interfaces, and moody editorial layouts.
Questions about #7a008a
What is #7a008a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a008a is rgb(122, 0, 138), in HSL hsl(293, 100%, 27%) and in CMYK 12%, 100%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #7a008a?
This hex color flatters muted gold and dusty mauve accents better than bright primaries, since its cool blue undertones get richer next to desaturated neighbors. It also holds its own as the dominant shade in a palette, with warm neutrals used sparingly for contrast.
Is #7a008a a good choice for dark mode interfaces?
Yes. White text on #7a008a gives a contrast ratio of roughly 9.6:1, well above the 4.5:1 required for WCAG AA body text, so it works as a background or dominant base in dark mode layouts.
Is #7a008a readable on white or black?
#7a008a has a 9.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.19:1 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.