#7B2B7E Hex Color
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For moody brand palettes and dark UI, this deep purple earns its keep. #7b2b7e is a dim, muted violet with wine-like undertones, reading cool and reserved rather than playful. Use it as a dominant base color: white text on the hex code clears WCAG AA at roughly 8.4:1. It pairs well with mustard or muted sage, and can turn muddy next to near-black shades.
Questions about #7b2b7e
What is #7b2b7e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b2b7e is rgb(123, 43, 126), in HSL hsl(298, 49%, 33%) and in CMYK 2%, 66%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7b2b7e?
Mustard yellow, muted sage, and warm gold bring out its violet side without clashing. Cool grays keep it subdued, while cream reads softer than stark white.
Can you use white text on #7b2b7e?
Yes. White text on #7b2b7e reaches about 8.4:1 contrast, comfortably above the 4.5:1 ratio WCAG AA requires for body text, so it works for small type.
Is #7b2b7e readable on white or black?
#7b2b7e has a 8.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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.