#7A6982 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #7a6982 is a dark, low-saturation purple with a matte, dusty finish. Its restrained violet cast supports spiritual, luxury, and counterculture branding without feeling theatrical. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or aged gold; it can become muddy across large areas. White text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #7a6982.
Questions about #7a6982
What is #7a6982 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a6982 is rgb(122, 105, 130), in HSL hsl(281, 11%, 46%) and in CMYK 6%, 19%, 0%, 49%.
Does #7a6982 read as a warm or cool purple?
#7a6982 reads as a cool, muted purple because its violet hue and gray cast temper the red influence, giving it a restrained, slightly ashy appearance rather than a warm plum or burgundy character.
What colors pair well with #7a6982?
#7a6982 pairs well with warm ivory, aged gold, and soft taupe, which brighten its dusty violet base without competing with its low-saturation, matte appearance for balanced branding palettes and understated interiors.
Is #7a6982 readable on white or black?
#7a6982 has a 5.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.17:1 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.