#7A6A9D Hex Color
A grounded and professional muted purple
This dusty, muted purple sits in a professional middle ground. The hex code #7a6a9d offers a cool, desaturated tone that feels more grounded than an intense violet. It works well as a UI background, as it provides enough contrast for white text to pass accessibility standards. Pair it with soft, warm grays to avoid a muddy look on larger surfaces.
Questions about #7a6a9d
What is #7a6a9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a6a9d is rgb(122, 106, 157), in HSL hsl(259, 21%, 52%) and in CMYK 22%, 32%, 0%, 38%.
Does #7a6a9d work well as a primary interface color?
Yes, #7a6a9d functions effectively as a UI background because it maintains professional clarity without the intensity of brighter violets. It provides sufficient contrast for white text to pass standard accessibility requirements, making it a reliable choice for calm, wellness-focused digital applications.
What colors pair best with #7a6a9d for a balanced palette?
To prevent #7a6a9d from feeling muddy on larger surfaces, pair it with soft, warm grays or creamy off-whites. Integrating accents of soft slate or muted gold can introduce visual interest without disrupting the professional, desaturated harmony of this purple shade.
Is #7a6a9d readable on white or black?
#7a6a9d has a 4.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.37:1 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.