#7A5C93 Hex Color

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#7a5c93 is a muted, dusty purple with cool gray undertones and a matte, dim appearance. Its restrained saturation suggests calm, spirituality, and understated luxury, making it useful for supporting panels, branding, or creative interfaces. Pair it with muted gold or warm cream for contrast. White text reaches about 5.6:1 contrast on this color. The hex code is #7a5c93.

Questions about #7a5c93

What is #7a5c93 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a5c93 is rgb(122, 92, 147), in HSL hsl(273, 23%, 47%) and in CMYK 17%, 37%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7a5c93?
Muted gold and warm cream pair especially well with #7a5c93, adding warmth without overwhelming its dusty purple base; charcoal can provide a grounded text or border color in more restrained palettes.
Is #7a5c93 a warm or cool color?
#7a5c93 reads as a cool purple because its muted violet hue is softened by gray undertones. That cooler base suits calm, spiritual, or polished designs, while warm cream, brass, or natural wood accents can keep the palette welcoming.
Is #7a5c93 readable on white or black?
#7a5c93 has a 5.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.77:1 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.