#7A5274 Hex Color

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A dark, dusty shade of magenta with an ashy, matte finish. #7a5274 reads calm and understated, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. It flatters deep teal and warm brass, and the hex code handles white body text at about 6.4:1 contrast. Use it for moody backgrounds, nightlife, or romance-themed design.

Questions about #7a5274

What is #7a5274 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a5274 is rgb(122, 82, 116), in HSL hsl(309, 20%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 5%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #7a5274?
Deep teal and warm brass bring out its magenta undertone without competing with it. Cream or charcoal also work when you need softer, lower-contrast combinations.
Is #7a5274 readable on white or black?
#7a5274 has a 6.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.28:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.