#7A819A Hex Color
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#7a819a is a dusty, unsaturated indigo with a distinct ashy character. It lacks vivid intensity, making it an excellent base color for editorial layouts that require a somber, structured mood. Pair it with crisp cream or soft charcoal to avoid a muddy look. Because it holds strong contrast against black text, it functions well as a background for readable, long-form UI elements.
Questions about #7a819a
What is #7a819a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a819a is rgb(122, 129, 154), in HSL hsl(227, 14%, 54%) and in CMYK 21%, 16%, 0%, 40%.
How should I pair #7a819a to keep my design from looking muddy?
Is #7a819a a good choice for text-heavy UI backgrounds?
Yes, #7a819a functions well as a background color for long-form content because its low saturation reduces eye strain compared to brighter blues. However, you must ensure your foreground text is a high-contrast dark neutral to maintain readable accessibility standards.
Is #7a819a readable on white or black?
#7a819a has a 3.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.43:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.