#7A6B8E Hex Color
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Reach for this dusty purple when a design needs calm without going full gray. The hex code #7a6b8e is heavily muted and slightly cool, giving it an ashy, matte feel that suits moody UI backgrounds and understated branding. It works best as a supporting tone rather than a star, and warms up next to deep plum or aged brass. White text hits 4.9:1 contrast here, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #7a6b8e
What is #7a6b8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a6b8e is rgb(122, 107, 142), in HSL hsl(266, 14%, 49%) and in CMYK 14%, 25%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #7a6b8e?
Warm cream and aged brass lift its gray undertone, while deep plum keeps the palette rich without extra saturation. Avoid bright yellows, which make the muted purple look muddy.
Is #7a6b8e readable on white or black?
#7a6b8e has a 4.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.32:1 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.