#7A7481 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #7a7481 is a mid-light purple with gray undertones and low saturation. Its matte finish suggests restraint, sensitivity, and quiet mystery rather than vivid luxury. Use the hex code #7a7481 as a supporting tone in interfaces, spiritual branding, or refined packaging, pairing it with off-white and deep wine. Black text achieves about 4.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #7a7481
What is #7a7481 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a7481 is rgb(122, 116, 129), in HSL hsl(268, 5%, 48%) and in CMYK 5%, 10%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #7a7481 in a restrained palette?
#7a7481 pairs well with off-white for a soft, restrained palette, while burgundy adds warmth and charcoal offers stronger definition without overwhelming its muted purple character in packaging, interfaces, and quiet editorial layouts.
Does #7a7481 read as warm or cool?
#7a7481 reads as a cool, muted purple because its blue component slightly outweighs its red component, while gray undertones reduce saturation and keep the hue subdued rather than vivid on screen.
Is #7a7481 readable on white or black?
#7a7481 has a 4.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.64:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.