#7B1D9E Hex Color
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Dark and muted, this purple leans toward violet with a dim, cool cast. #7b1d9e works best as a dominant base in dark mode layouts or gaming interfaces, where white text on top reaches about 8.4:1 contrast. Pair it with muted gold for a moody, luxurious feel. The hex code #7b1d9e reads serious rather than playful.
Questions about #7b1d9e
What is #7b1d9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b1d9e is rgb(123, 29, 158), in HSL hsl(284, 69%, 37%) and in CMYK 22%, 82%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #7b1d9e?
Muted gold lifts this dark purple without clashing, while soft grays keep it subdued. For a bolder scheme, try a desaturated teal as a counterpoint.
Is #7b1d9e readable on white or black?
#7b1d9e has a 8.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.51:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.